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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.71, 597.14 and 246.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.71, 597.14 and 246.19 is: 339.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.71 : 597.14 = 246.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.71/597.14 = 246.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.71x = 597.14 × 246.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.71x = 147,009.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,009.90/432.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.74

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