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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.74, 581.94 and 247.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.74, 581.94 and 247.08 is: 340.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.74 : 581.94 = 247.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.74/581.94 = 247.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.74x = 581.94 × 247.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.74x = 143,785.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,785.74/421.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.93

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