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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.12, 597.76 and 246.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.12, 597.76 and 246.58 is: 340.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.12 : 597.76 = 246.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.12/597.76 = 246.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.12x = 597.76 × 246.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.12x = 147,395.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,395.33/433.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.31

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