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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.59, 666.24 and 370.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.59, 666.24 and 370.47 is: 555.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.59 : 666.24 = 370.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.59/666.24 = 370.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.59x = 666.24 × 370.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.59x = 246,821.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,821.93/444.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.17

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