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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.76, 663.04 and 249.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.76, 663.04 and 249.12 is: 373.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.76 : 663.04 = 249.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.76/663.04 = 249.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.76x = 663.04 × 249.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.76x = 165,176.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,176.52/441.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.91

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