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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.54, 598.24 and 247.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.54, 598.24 and 247.02 is: 340.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.54 : 598.24 = 247.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.54/598.24 = 247.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.54x = 598.24 × 247.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.54x = 147,775.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,775.31/433.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.86

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