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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.02, 612.74 and 247.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.02, 612.74 and 247.57 is: 341.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.02 : 612.74 = 247.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.02/612.74 = 247.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.02x = 612.74 × 247.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.02x = 151,695.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,695.13/444.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.64

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