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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.89, 598.78 and 247.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.89, 598.78 and 247.37 is: 341.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.89 : 598.78 = 247.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.89/598.78 = 247.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.89x = 598.78 × 247.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.89x = 148,117.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,117.21/433.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.37

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