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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.09, 585.24 and 247.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.09, 585.24 and 247.09 is: 340.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.09 : 585.24 = 247.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.09/585.24 = 247.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.09x = 585.24 × 247.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.09x = 144,606.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,606.95/424.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.98

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