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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.91, 597.31 and 246.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.91, 597.31 and 246.39 is: 339.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.91 : 597.31 = 246.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.91/597.31 = 246.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.91x = 597.31 × 246.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.91x = 147,171.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,171.21/432.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.96

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