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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.60, 663.39 and 372.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.60, 663.39 and 372.60 is: 555.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.60 : 663.39 = 372.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.60/663.39 = 372.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.60x = 663.39 × 372.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.60x = 247,179.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,179.11/444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.96

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