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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.77, 664.07 and 247.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.77, 664.07 and 247.96 is: 371.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.77 : 664.07 = 247.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.77/664.07 = 247.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.77x = 664.07 × 247.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.77x = 164,662.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,662.80/442.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.89

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