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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.68, 427.38 and 247.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.68, 427.38 and 247.63 is: 370.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.68 : 427.38 = 247.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.68/427.38 = 247.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.68x = 427.38 × 247.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.68x = 105,832.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,832.12/285.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.46

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