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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.76, 582.10 and 247.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.76, 582.10 and 247.10 is: 341.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.76 : 582.10 = 247.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.76/582.10 = 247.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.76x = 582.10 × 247.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.76x = 143,833.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,833.38/421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.03

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