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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.74, 583.49 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.74, 583.49 and 245.84 is: 339.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.74 : 583.49 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.74/583.49 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.74x = 583.49 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.74x = 143,446.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,446.33/422.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.32

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