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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.58, 585.92 and 247.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.58, 585.92 and 247.55 is: 341.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.58 : 585.92 = 247.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.58/585.92 = 247.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.58x = 585.92 × 247.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.58x = 145,042.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,042.19/424.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.62

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