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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.52, 599.49 and 247.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.52, 599.49 and 247.88 is: 341.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.52 : 599.49 = 247.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.52/599.49 = 247.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.52x = 599.49 × 247.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.52x = 148,600.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,600.83/434.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.99

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