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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.87, 667.42 and 239.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.87, 667.42 and 239.69 is: 359.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.87 : 667.42 = 239.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.87/667.42 = 239.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.87x = 667.42 × 239.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.87x = 159,974.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,974.97/444.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.60

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