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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.30, 662.55 and 249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.30, 662.55 and 249.52 is: 373.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.30 : 662.55 = 249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.30/662.55 = 249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.30x = 662.55 × 249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.30x = 165,319.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,319.48/442.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.77

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