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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.88, 663.66 and 247.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.88, 663.66 and 247.65 is: 371.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.88 : 663.66 = 247.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.88/663.66 = 247.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.88x = 663.66 × 247.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.88x = 164,355.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,355.40/442.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.11

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