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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.39, 585.67 and 247.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.39, 585.67 and 247.48 is: 341.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.39 : 585.67 = 247.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.39/585.67 = 247.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.39x = 585.67 × 247.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.39x = 144,937.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,937.45/424.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.52

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