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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.48, 663.30 and 249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.48, 663.30 and 249.24 is: 374.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.48 : 663.30 = 249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.48/663.30 = 249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.48x = 663.30 × 249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.48x = 165,320.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,320.89/441.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.47

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