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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.69, 666.12 and 371.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.69, 666.12 and 371.40 is: 556.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.69 : 666.12 = 371.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.69/666.12 = 371.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.69x = 666.12 × 371.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.69x = 247,396.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,396.97/444.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.34

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