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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.54, 666.94 and 249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.54, 666.94 and 249.32 is: 374.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.54 : 666.94 = 249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.54/666.94 = 249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.54x = 666.94 × 249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.54x = 166,281.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,281.48/444.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.05

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