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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.02, 599.01 and 247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.02, 599.01 and 247.59 is: 341.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.02 : 599.01 = 247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.02/599.01 = 247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.02x = 599.01 × 247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.02x = 148,308.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,308.89/434.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.71

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