Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442, 663 and 249.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 442, 663 and 249.64 is: 374.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
442 : 663 = 249.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
442/663 = 249.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
442x = 663 × 249.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
442x = 165,511.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,511.32/442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374.46
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