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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.88, 660.02 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.88, 660.02 and 247.50 is: 371.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.88 : 660.02 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.88/660.02 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.88x = 660.02 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.88x = 163,353.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,353.71/439.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.36

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