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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.89, 665.70 and 372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.89, 665.70 and 372.80 is: 557.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.89 : 665.70 = 372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.89/665.70 = 372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.89x = 665.70 × 372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.89x = 248,172.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,172.96/444.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.83

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