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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.33, 647.29 and 248.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.33, 647.29 and 248.77 is: 373.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.33 : 647.29 = 248.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.33/647.29 = 248.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.33x = 647.29 × 248.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.33x = 161,027.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,027.45/431.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.33

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