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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.86, 630.25 and 247.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.86, 630.25 and 247.09 is: 370.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.86 : 630.25 = 247.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.86/630.25 = 247.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.86x = 630.25 × 247.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.86x = 155,728.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,728.47/420.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.02

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