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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.89, 667.43 and 239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.89, 667.43 and 239.40 is: 359.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.89 : 667.43 = 239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.89/667.43 = 239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.89x = 667.43 × 239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.89x = 159,782.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,782.74/444.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.16

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