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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.89, 598.79 and 247.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.89, 598.79 and 247.38 is: 341.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.89 : 598.79 = 247.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.89/598.79 = 247.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.89x = 598.79 × 247.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.89x = 148,127.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,127.43/433.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.39

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