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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.96, 695.04 and 247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.96, 695.04 and 247.24 is: 370.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.96 : 695.04 = 247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.96/695.04 = 247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.96x = 695.04 × 247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.96x = 171,841.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,841.69/463.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.38

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