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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.01, 597.50 and 246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.01, 597.50 and 246.50 is: 340.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.01 : 597.50 = 246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.01/597.50 = 246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.01x = 597.50 × 246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.01x = 147,279.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,279.53/433.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.13

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