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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.39, 596.72 and 245.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.39, 596.72 and 245.89 is: 339.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.39 : 596.72 = 245.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.39/596.72 = 245.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.39x = 596.72 × 245.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.39x = 146,724.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,724.10/432.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.33

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