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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.29, 663.45 and 247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.29, 663.45 and 247.28 is: 370.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.29 : 663.45 = 247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.29/663.45 = 247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.29x = 663.45 × 247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.29x = 164,057.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,057.92/442.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.93

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