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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.72, 667.12 and 253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.72, 667.12 and 253.60 is: 380.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.72 : 667.12 = 253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.72/667.12 = 253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.72x = 667.12 × 253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.72x = 169,181.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,181.63/444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.42

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