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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.92, 644.12 and 247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.92, 644.12 and 247.04 is: 370.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.92 : 644.12 = 247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.92/644.12 = 247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.92x = 644.12 × 247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.92x = 159,123.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,123.40/429.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.12

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