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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.15, 633.87 and 249.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.15, 633.87 and 249.27 is: 373.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.15 : 633.87 = 249.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.15/633.87 = 249.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.15x = 633.87 × 249.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.15x = 158,004.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,004.77/423.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.40

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