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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 663.12 and 249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 663.12 and 249.84 is: 374.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 663.12 = 249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/663.12 = 249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 663.12 × 249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 165,673.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,673.90/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.76

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