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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.61, 582.97 and 247.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.61, 582.97 and 247.92 is: 341.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.61 : 582.97 = 247.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.61/582.97 = 247.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.61x = 582.97 × 247.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.61x = 144,529.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,529.92/422.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.99

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