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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.94, 630.83 and 247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.94, 630.83 and 247.24 is: 370.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.94 : 630.83 = 247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.94/630.83 = 247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.94x = 630.83 × 247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.94x = 155,966.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,966.41/420.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.52

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