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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.69, 581.94 and 247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.69, 581.94 and 247.04 is: 340.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.69 : 581.94 = 247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.69/581.94 = 247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.69x = 581.94 × 247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.69x = 143,758.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,758.31/421.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.91

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