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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.34, 599.40 and 247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.34, 599.40 and 247.86 is: 342.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.34 : 599.40 = 247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.34/599.40 = 247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.34x = 599.40 × 247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.34x = 148,563.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,563.05/434.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.05

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