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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.09, 598.99 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.09, 598.99 and 247.56 is: 341.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.09 : 598.99 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.09/598.99 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.09x = 598.99 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.09x = 148,285.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,285.96/434.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.60

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