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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.75, 598.41 and 247.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.75, 598.41 and 247.21 is: 341.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.75 : 598.41 = 247.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.75/598.41 = 247.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.75x = 598.41 × 247.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.75x = 147,928.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,928.71/433.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.05

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