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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.88, 597.41 and 246.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.88, 597.41 and 246.42 is: 340.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.88 : 597.41 = 246.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.88/597.41 = 246.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.88x = 597.41 × 246.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.88x = 147,213.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,213.77/432.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.08

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