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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.43, 599.44 and 247.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.43, 599.44 and 247.87 is: 342.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.43 : 599.44 = 247.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.43/599.44 = 247.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.43x = 599.44 × 247.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.43x = 148,583.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,583.19/434.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.02

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