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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.37, 596.56 and 245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.37, 596.56 and 245.82 is: 339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.37 : 596.56 = 245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.37/596.56 = 245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.37x = 596.56 × 245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.37x = 146,646.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,646.38/432.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.17

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