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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.86, 597.39 and 246.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.86, 597.39 and 246.39 is: 340.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.86 : 597.39 = 246.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.86/597.39 = 246.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.86x = 597.39 × 246.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.86x = 147,190.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,190.92/432.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.05

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