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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.87, 612.52 and 247.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.87, 612.52 and 247.37 is: 341.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.87 : 612.52 = 247.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.87/612.52 = 247.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.87x = 612.52 × 247.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.87x = 151,517.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,517.84/443.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.36

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