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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.74, 664.33 and 247.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.74, 664.33 and 247.89 is: 371.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.74 : 664.33 = 247.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.74/664.33 = 247.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.74x = 664.33 × 247.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.74x = 164,676.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,676.80/442.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.95

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