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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.60, 631 and 247.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.60, 631 and 247.41 is: 371.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.60 : 631 = 247.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.60/631 = 247.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.60x = 631 × 247.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.60x = 156,112.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,112.56/420.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.17

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