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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.40, 678.19 and 247.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.40, 678.19 and 247.07 is: 370.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.40 : 678.19 = 247.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.40/678.19 = 247.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.40x = 678.19 × 247.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.40x = 167,560.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,560.40/452.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.38

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