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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.98, 627.87 and 247.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.98, 627.87 and 247.62 is: 371.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.98 : 627.87 = 247.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.98/627.87 = 247.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.98x = 627.87 × 247.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.98x = 155,473.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,473.17/418.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.08

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