Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432, 596 and 301.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 432, 596 and 301.28 is: 415.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432 : 596 = 301.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432/596 = 301.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432x = 596 × 301.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432x = 179,562.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,562.88/432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415.65
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