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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.04, 598.93 and 247.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.04, 598.93 and 247.51 is: 341.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.04 : 598.93 = 247.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.04/598.93 = 247.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.04x = 598.93 × 247.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.04x = 148,241.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,241.16/434.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.54

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