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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.24, 644.80 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.24, 644.80 and 247.52 is: 370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.24 : 644.80 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.24/644.80 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.24x = 644.80 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.24x = 159,600.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,600.90/430.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.96

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