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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.73, 582.04 and 247.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.73, 582.04 and 247.07 is: 340.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.73 : 582.04 = 247.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.73/582.04 = 247.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.73x = 582.04 × 247.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.73x = 143,800.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,800.48/421.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.98

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