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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.98, 631.56 and 247.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.98, 631.56 and 247.78 is: 371.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.98 : 631.56 = 247.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.98/631.56 = 247.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.98x = 631.56 × 247.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.98x = 156,489.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,489.66/420.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.73

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