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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.57, 599.56 and 247.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.57, 599.56 and 247.93 is: 342.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.57 : 599.56 = 247.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.57/599.56 = 247.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.57x = 599.56 × 247.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.57x = 148,647.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,647.72/434.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.06

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