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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.68, 586.20 and 247.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.68, 586.20 and 247.67 is: 341.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.68 : 586.20 = 247.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.68/586.20 = 247.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.68x = 586.20 × 247.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.68x = 145,181.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,181.22/424.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.86

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