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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.50, 595.51 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.50, 595.51 and 247.50 is: 341.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.50 : 595.51 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.50/595.51 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.50x = 595.51 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.50x = 147,388.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,388.73/431.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.57

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