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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.53, 585.74 and 245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.53, 585.74 and 245.03 is: 338.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.53 : 585.74 = 245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.53/585.74 = 245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.53x = 585.74 × 245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.53x = 143,521.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,521.18/424.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.07

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