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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.43, 585.75 and 247.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.43, 585.75 and 247.34 is: 341.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.43 : 585.75 = 247.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.43/585.75 = 247.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.43x = 585.75 × 247.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.43x = 144,876.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,876.48/424.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.35

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