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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.01, 645.03 and 247.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.01, 645.03 and 247.01 is: 370.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.01 : 645.03 = 247.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.01/645.03 = 247.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.01x = 645.03 × 247.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.01x = 159,328.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,328.86/430.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.52

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