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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.54, 662.52 and 249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.54, 662.52 and 249.30 is: 374.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.54 : 662.52 = 249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.54/662.52 = 249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.54x = 662.52 × 249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.54x = 165,166.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,166.24/441.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.07

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