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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.72, 598.42 and 247.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.72, 598.42 and 247.15 is: 341.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.72 : 598.42 = 247.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.72/598.42 = 247.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.72x = 598.42 × 247.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.72x = 147,899.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,899.50/433.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.00

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