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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.25, 585.41 and 247.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.25, 585.41 and 247.26 is: 341.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.25 : 585.41 = 247.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.25/585.41 = 247.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.25x = 585.41 × 247.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.25x = 144,747.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,747.24/424.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.19

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