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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.93, 644.00 and 247.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.93, 644.00 and 247.23 is: 370.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.93 : 644.00 = 247.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.93/644.00 = 247.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.93x = 644.00 × 247.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.93x = 159,214.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,214.88/429.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.33

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