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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.51, 598.25 and 247.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.51, 598.25 and 247.01 is: 340.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.51 : 598.25 = 247.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.51/598.25 = 247.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.51x = 598.25 × 247.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.51x = 147,771.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,771.36/433.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.87

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