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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.09, 647.01 and 248.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.09, 647.01 and 248.61 is: 373.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.09 : 647.01 = 248.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.09/647.01 = 248.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.09x = 647.01 × 248.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.09x = 160,853.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,853.16/431.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.14

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