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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.09, 596.31 and 245.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.09, 596.31 and 245.59 is: 338.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.09 : 596.31 = 245.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.09/596.31 = 245.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.09x = 596.31 × 245.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.09x = 146,447.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,447.77/432.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.93

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