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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.68, 667.71 and 249.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.68, 667.71 and 249.66 is: 374.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.68 : 667.71 = 249.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.68/667.71 = 249.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.68x = 667.71 × 249.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.68x = 166,700.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,700.48/445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.04

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