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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.04, 599.06 and 247.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.04, 599.06 and 247.54 is: 341.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.04 : 599.06 = 247.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.04/599.06 = 247.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.04x = 599.06 × 247.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.04x = 148,291.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,291.31/434.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.65

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