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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.52, 598.29 and 247.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.52, 598.29 and 247.01 is: 340.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.52 : 598.29 = 247.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.52/598.29 = 247.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.52x = 598.29 × 247.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.52x = 147,782.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,782.38/433.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.89

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