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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.82, 663.18 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.82, 663.18 and 247.52 is: 370.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.82 : 663.18 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.82/663.18 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.82x = 663.18 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.82x = 164,150.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,150.31/442.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.69

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