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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.06, 582.41 and 247.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.06, 582.41 and 247.37 is: 341.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.06 : 582.41 = 247.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.06/582.41 = 247.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.06x = 582.41 × 247.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.06x = 144,069.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,069.52/422.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.35

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