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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.24, 596.61 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.24, 596.61 and 245.76 is: 339.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.24 : 596.61 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.24/596.61 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.24x = 596.61 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.24x = 146,622.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,622.87/432.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.22

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