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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.30, 599.27 and 247.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.30, 599.27 and 247.77 is: 341.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.30 : 599.27 = 247.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.30/599.27 = 247.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.30x = 599.27 × 247.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.30x = 148,479.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,479.89/434.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.89

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