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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.84, 612.53 and 247.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.84, 612.53 and 247.38 is: 341.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.84 : 612.53 = 247.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.84/612.53 = 247.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.84x = 612.53 × 247.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.84x = 151,526.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,526.43/443.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.40

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