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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.39, 647.19 and 248.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.39, 647.19 and 248.45 is: 372.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.39 : 647.19 = 248.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.39/647.19 = 248.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.39x = 647.19 × 248.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.39x = 160,791.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,791.12/431.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.73

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