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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432, 595.66 and 343.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432, 595.66 and 343.30 is: 473.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432 : 595.66 = 343.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432/595.66 = 343.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432x = 595.66 × 343.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432x = 204,490.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,490.08/432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.36

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