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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.12, 585.32 and 247.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.12, 585.32 and 247.08 is: 340.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.12 : 585.32 = 247.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.12/585.32 = 247.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.12x = 585.32 × 247.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.12x = 144,620.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,620.87/424.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.99

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