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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.59, 666.28 and 249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.59, 666.28 and 249.68 is: 374.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.59 : 666.28 = 249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.59/666.28 = 249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.59x = 666.28 × 249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.59x = 166,357.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,357.36/444.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.18

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