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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.01, 598.79 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.01, 598.79 and 247.44 is: 341.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.01 : 598.79 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.01/598.79 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.01x = 598.79 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.01x = 148,163.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,163.36/434.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.38

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