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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.60, 665.92 and 366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.60, 665.92 and 366.68 is: 549.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.60 : 665.92 = 366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.60/665.92 = 366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.60x = 665.92 × 366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.60x = 244,178.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,178.63/444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.22

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