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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.83, 586.09 and 247.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.83, 586.09 and 247.76 is: 341.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.83 : 586.09 = 247.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.83/586.09 = 247.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.83x = 586.09 × 247.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.83x = 145,208.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,208.42/424.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.81

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