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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.37, 585.45 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.37, 585.45 and 247.32 is: 341.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.37 : 585.45 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.37/585.45 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.37x = 585.45 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.37x = 144,789.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,789.33/424.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.19

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