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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.64, 585.88 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.64, 585.88 and 247.52 is: 341.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.64 : 585.88 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.64/585.88 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.64x = 585.88 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.64x = 145,017.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,017.02/424.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.51

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