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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.75, 582.03 and 247.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.75, 582.03 and 247.11 is: 341.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.75 : 582.03 = 247.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.75/582.03 = 247.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.75x = 582.03 × 247.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.75x = 143,825.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,825.43/421.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.02

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