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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.54, 663.39 and 247.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.54, 663.39 and 247.42 is: 370.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.54 : 663.39 = 247.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.54/663.39 = 247.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.54x = 663.39 × 247.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.54x = 164,135.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,135.95/442.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.90

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