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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.53, 663.84 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.53, 663.84 and 247.52 is: 371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.53 : 663.84 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.53/663.84 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.53x = 663.84 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.53x = 164,315.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,315.34/442.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.31

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