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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.63, 630.77 and 247.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.63, 630.77 and 247.34 is: 370.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.63 : 630.77 = 247.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.63/630.77 = 247.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.63x = 630.77 × 247.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.63x = 156,011.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,011.50/420.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.90

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