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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.32, 599.49 and 247.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.32, 599.49 and 247.92 is: 342.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.32 : 599.49 = 247.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.32/599.49 = 247.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.32x = 599.49 × 247.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.32x = 148,623.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,623.18/434.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.19

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