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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.32, 717.03 and 247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.32, 717.03 and 247.20 is: 370.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.32 : 717.03 = 247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.32/717.03 = 247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.32x = 717.03 × 247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.32x = 177,249.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,249.82/478.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.57

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