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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.41, 598.17 and 246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.41, 598.17 and 246.92 is: 340.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.41 : 598.17 = 246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.41/598.17 = 246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.41x = 598.17 × 246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.41x = 147,699.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,699.55/433.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.78

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