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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.88, 666.78 and 249.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.88, 666.78 and 249.58 is: 374.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.88 : 666.78 = 249.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.88/666.78 = 249.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.88x = 666.78 × 249.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.88x = 166,414.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,414.95/444.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.07

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