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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.71, 667.28 and 249.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.71, 667.28 and 249.92 is: 375.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.71 : 667.28 = 249.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.71/667.28 = 249.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.71x = 667.28 × 249.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.71x = 166,768.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,768.91/444.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.01

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