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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.27, 599.15 and 247.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.27, 599.15 and 247.70 is: 341.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.27 : 599.15 = 247.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.27/599.15 = 247.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.27x = 599.15 × 247.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.27x = 148,405.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,405.22/434.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.74

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