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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.91, 612.57 and 247.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.91, 612.57 and 247.41 is: 341.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.91 : 612.57 = 247.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.91/612.57 = 247.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.91x = 612.57 × 247.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.91x = 151,555.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,555.94/443.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.41

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