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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.40, 662.76 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.40, 662.76 and 249.44 is: 373.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.40 : 662.76 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.40/662.76 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.40x = 662.76 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.40x = 165,318.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,318.85/442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.69

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