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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.86, 586.28 and 247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.86, 586.28 and 247.86 is: 342.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.86 : 586.28 = 247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.86/586.28 = 247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.86x = 586.28 × 247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.86x = 145,314.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,314.12/424.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.03

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