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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.99, 585.11 and 247.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.99, 585.11 and 247.05 is: 340.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.99 : 585.11 = 247.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.99/585.11 = 247.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.99x = 585.11 × 247.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.99x = 144,552.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,552.77/423.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.93

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