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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.74, 612.33 and 247.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.74, 612.33 and 247.26 is: 341.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.74 : 612.33 = 247.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.74/612.33 = 247.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.74x = 612.33 × 247.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.74x = 151,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,406.25/443.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.20

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