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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.24, 647.06 and 248.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.24, 647.06 and 248.72 is: 373.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.24 : 647.06 = 248.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.24/647.06 = 248.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.24x = 647.06 × 248.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.24x = 160,932.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,932.28/431.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.19

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