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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.96, 596.11 and 245.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.96, 596.11 and 245.46 is: 338.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.96 : 596.11 = 245.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.96/596.11 = 245.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.96x = 596.11 × 245.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.96x = 146,321.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,321.16/431.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.74

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