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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.94, 666.24 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.94, 666.24 and 376.32 is: 563.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.94 : 666.24 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.94/666.24 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.94x = 666.24 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.94x = 250,719.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,719.44/444.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.49

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