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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.07, 599.07 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.07, 599.07 and 247.56 is: 341.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.07 : 599.07 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.07/599.07 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.07x = 599.07 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.07x = 148,305.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,305.77/434.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.66

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