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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.03, 662.61 and 249.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.03, 662.61 and 249.25 is: 373.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.03 : 662.61 = 249.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.03/662.61 = 249.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.03x = 662.61 × 249.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.03x = 165,155.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,155.54/442.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.63

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