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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.13, 612.87 and 247.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.13, 612.87 and 247.60 is: 341.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.13 : 612.87 = 247.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.13/612.87 = 247.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.13x = 612.87 × 247.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.13x = 151,748.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,748.00/444.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.68

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