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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.78, 597.12 and 246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.78, 597.12 and 246.18 is: 339.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.78 : 597.12 = 246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.78/597.12 = 246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.78x = 597.12 × 246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.78x = 146,999.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,999.00/432.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.66

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