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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.28, 599.36 and 247.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.28, 599.36 and 247.76 is: 341.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.28 : 599.36 = 247.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.28/599.36 = 247.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.28x = 599.36 × 247.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.28x = 148,497.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,497.43/434.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.94

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