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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.53, 599.64 and 248.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.53, 599.64 and 248.05 is: 342.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.53 : 599.64 = 248.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.53/599.64 = 248.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.53x = 599.64 × 248.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.53x = 148,737.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,737.15/434.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.29

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