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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.72, 598.61 and 247.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.72, 598.61 and 247.29 is: 341.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.72 : 598.61 = 247.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.72/598.61 = 247.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.72x = 598.61 × 247.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.72x = 148,030.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,030.27/433.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.30

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