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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.52, 595.52 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.52, 595.52 and 247.52 is: 341.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.52 : 595.52 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.52/595.52 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.52x = 595.52 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.52x = 147,403.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,403.11/431.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.59

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