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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.82, 597.36 and 246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.82, 597.36 and 246.32 is: 339.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.82 : 597.36 = 246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.82/597.36 = 246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.82x = 597.36 × 246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.82x = 147,141.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,141.72/432.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.96

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