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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.96, 662.88 and 249.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.96, 662.88 and 249.58 is: 374.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.96 : 662.88 = 249.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.96/662.88 = 249.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.96x = 662.88 × 249.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.96x = 165,443.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,443.35/441.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.34

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