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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.77, 647.63 and 249.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.77, 647.63 and 249.03 is: 373.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.77 : 647.63 = 249.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.77/647.63 = 249.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.77x = 647.63 × 249.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.77x = 161,279.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,279.30/431.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.53

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