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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.98, 663.68 and 247.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.98, 663.68 and 247.76 is: 371.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.98 : 663.68 = 247.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.98/663.68 = 247.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.98x = 663.68 × 247.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.98x = 164,430.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,430.04/442.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.19

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