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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.38, 598.08 and 246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.38, 598.08 and 246.92 is: 340.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.38 : 598.08 = 246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.38/598.08 = 246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.38x = 598.08 × 246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.38x = 147,675.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,675.85/433.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.75

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