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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.02, 630.99 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.02, 630.99 and 247.50 is: 370.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.02 : 630.99 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.02/630.99 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.02x = 630.99 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.02x = 156,170.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,170.03/421.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.93

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