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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.63, 596.87 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.63, 596.87 and 243.54 is: 335.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.63 : 596.87 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.63/596.87 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.63x = 596.87 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.63x = 145,358.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,358.26/432.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.98

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