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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.72, 660.18 and 247.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.72, 660.18 and 247.48 is: 371.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.72 : 660.18 = 247.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.72/660.18 = 247.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.72x = 660.18 × 247.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.72x = 163,381.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,381.35/439.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.56

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