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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.77, 630.72 and 247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.77, 630.72 and 247.30 is: 370.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.77 : 630.72 = 247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.77/630.72 = 247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.77x = 630.72 × 247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.77x = 155,975.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,975.48/420.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.69

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