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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.93, 631.65 and 247.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.93, 631.65 and 247.94 is: 372.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.93 : 631.65 = 247.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.93/631.65 = 247.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.93x = 631.65 × 247.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.93x = 156,608.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,608.14/420.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.05

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