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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.72, 597.09 and 246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.72, 597.09 and 246.20 is: 339.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.72 : 597.09 = 246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.72/597.09 = 246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.72x = 597.09 × 246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.72x = 147,000.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,000.57/432.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.71

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