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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.71, 663.53 and 247.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.71, 663.53 and 247.60 is: 371.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.71 : 663.53 = 247.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.71/663.53 = 247.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.71x = 663.53 × 247.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.71x = 164,286.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,286.71/442.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.10

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