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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.71, 632.04 and 248.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.71, 632.04 and 248.49 is: 372.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.71 : 632.04 = 248.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.71/632.04 = 248.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.71x = 632.04 × 248.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.71x = 157,055.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,055.62/421.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.43

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