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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.01, 595.79 and 337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.01, 595.79 and 337.50 is: 465.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.01 : 595.79 = 337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.01/595.79 = 337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.01x = 595.79 × 337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.01x = 201,078.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,078.70/432.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.45

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