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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.24, 599.25 and 247.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.24, 599.25 and 247.73 is: 341.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.24 : 599.25 = 247.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.24/599.25 = 247.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.24x = 599.25 × 247.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.24x = 148,448.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,448.28/434.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.86

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