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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.53, 663.93 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.53, 663.93 and 247.32 is: 371.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.53 : 663.93 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.53/663.93 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.53x = 663.93 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.53x = 164,203.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,203.17/442.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.06

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