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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.04, 597.56 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.04, 597.56 and 246.51 is: 340.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.04 : 597.56 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.04/597.56 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.04x = 597.56 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.04x = 147,303.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,303.28/433.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.16

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