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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.19, 612.96 and 247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.19, 612.96 and 247.72 is: 341.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.19 : 612.96 = 247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.19/612.96 = 247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.19x = 612.96 × 247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.19x = 151,842.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,842.45/444.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.84

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