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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.39, 599.48 and 247.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.39, 599.48 and 247.89 is: 342.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.39 : 599.48 = 247.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.39/599.48 = 247.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.39x = 599.48 × 247.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.39x = 148,605.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,605.10/434.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.10

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