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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.92, 663.04 and 249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.92, 663.04 and 249.60 is: 374.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.92 : 663.04 = 249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.92/663.04 = 249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.92x = 663.04 × 249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.92x = 165,494.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,494.78/441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.49

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