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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.93, 582.02 and 247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.93, 582.02 and 247.24 is: 341.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.93 : 582.02 = 247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.93/582.02 = 247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.93x = 582.02 × 247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.93x = 143,895.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,895.71/421.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.05

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