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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.34, 613.17 and 247.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.34, 613.17 and 247.87 is: 342.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.34 : 613.17 = 247.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.34/613.17 = 247.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.34x = 613.17 × 247.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.34x = 151,986.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,986.45/444.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.05

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