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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.63, 668.13 and 239.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.63, 668.13 and 239.35 is: 359.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.63 : 668.13 = 239.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.63/668.13 = 239.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.63x = 668.13 × 239.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.63x = 159,915.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,915.25/444.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.66

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