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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.57, 667.25 and 371.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.57, 667.25 and 371.89 is: 558.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.57 : 667.25 = 371.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.57/667.25 = 371.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.57x = 667.25 × 371.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.57x = 248,143.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,143.97/444.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.17

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