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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.63, 583.29 and 247.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.63, 583.29 and 247.94 is: 342.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.63 : 583.29 = 247.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.63/583.29 = 247.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.63x = 583.29 × 247.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.63x = 144,618.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,618.01/422.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.19

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