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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.83, 660.20 and 247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.83, 660.20 and 247.59 is: 371.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.83 : 660.20 = 247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.83/660.20 = 247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.83x = 660.20 × 247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.83x = 163,457.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,457.68/439.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.64

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