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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.56, 581.78 and 247.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.56, 581.78 and 247.01 is: 340.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.56 : 581.78 = 247.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.56/581.78 = 247.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.56x = 581.78 × 247.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.56x = 143,703.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,703.19/421.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.88

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