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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.32, 582.76 and 247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.32, 582.76 and 247.64 is: 341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.32 : 582.76 = 247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.32/582.76 = 247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.32x = 582.76 × 247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.32x = 144,314.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,314.69/422.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.72

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