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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.59, 664.01 and 247.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.59, 664.01 and 247.51 is: 371.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.59 : 664.01 = 247.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.59/664.01 = 247.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.59x = 664.01 × 247.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.59x = 164,349.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,349.12/442.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.33

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