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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.86, 598.72 and 247.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.86, 598.72 and 247.34 is: 341.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.86 : 598.72 = 247.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.86/598.72 = 247.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.86x = 598.72 × 247.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.86x = 148,087.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,087.21/433.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.33

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