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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.32, 596.61 and 245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.32, 596.61 and 245.80 is: 339.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.32 : 596.61 = 245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.32/596.61 = 245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.32x = 596.61 × 245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.32x = 146,646.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,646.30/432.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.21

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