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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.10, 601.74 and 247.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.10, 601.74 and 247.02 is: 340.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.10 : 601.74 = 247.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.10/601.74 = 247.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.10x = 601.74 × 247.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.10x = 148,641.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,641.81/436.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.84

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