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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.62, 598.35 and 247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.62, 598.35 and 247.12 is: 341.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.62 : 598.35 = 247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.62/598.35 = 247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.62x = 598.35 × 247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.62x = 147,863.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,863.68/433.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.00

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