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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.68, 597.13 and 246.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.68, 597.13 and 246.19 is: 339.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.68 : 597.13 = 246.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.68/597.13 = 246.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.68x = 597.13 × 246.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.68x = 147,007.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,007.14/432.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.76

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