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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.71, 718.20 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.71, 718.20 and 247.52 is: 371.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.71 : 718.20 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.71/718.20 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.71x = 718.20 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.71x = 177,770.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,770.66/478.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.35

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