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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.44, 582.97 and 247.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.44, 582.97 and 247.79 is: 341.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.44 : 582.97 = 247.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.44/582.97 = 247.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.44x = 582.97 × 247.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.44x = 144,454.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,454.14/422.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.95

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