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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.47, 663.27 and 247.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.47, 663.27 and 247.57 is: 371.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.47 : 663.27 = 247.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.47/663.27 = 247.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.47x = 663.27 × 247.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.47x = 164,203.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,203.06/442.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.11

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