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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432, 596.34 and 299.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432, 596.34 and 299.88 is: 413.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432 : 596.34 = 299.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432/596.34 = 299.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432x = 596.34 × 299.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432x = 178,830.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,830.44/432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.96

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