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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.40, 599.46 and 247.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.40, 599.46 and 247.84 is: 342.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.40 : 599.46 = 247.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.40/599.46 = 247.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.40x = 599.46 × 247.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.40x = 148,570.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,570.17/434.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.01

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