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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.76, 662.64 and 249.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.76, 662.64 and 249.34 is: 374.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.76 : 662.64 = 249.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.76/662.64 = 249.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.76x = 662.64 × 249.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.76x = 165,222.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,222.66/441.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.01

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