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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.67, 663.21 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.67, 663.21 and 247.44 is: 370.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.67 : 663.21 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.67/663.21 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.67x = 663.21 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.67x = 164,103.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,103.45/442.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.71

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