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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.01, 695.39 and 247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.01, 695.39 and 247.16 is: 370.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.01 : 695.39 = 247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.01/695.39 = 247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.01x = 695.39 × 247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.01x = 171,867.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,867.88/464.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.40

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