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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.03, 598.96 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.03, 598.96 and 247.52 is: 341.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.03 : 598.96 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.03/598.96 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.03x = 598.96 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.03x = 148,253.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,253.02/434.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.57

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