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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.86, 668.25 and 376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.86, 668.25 and 376.52 is: 565.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.86 : 668.25 = 376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.86/668.25 = 376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.86x = 668.25 × 376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.86x = 251,609.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,609.49/444.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.59

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