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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.77, 598.55 and 247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.77, 598.55 and 247.24 is: 341.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.77 : 598.55 = 247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.77/598.55 = 247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.77x = 598.55 × 247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.77x = 147,985.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,985.50/433.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.16

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