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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.03, 595.88 and 292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.03, 595.88 and 292.08 is: 402.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.03 : 595.88 = 292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.03/595.88 = 292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.03x = 595.88 × 292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.03x = 174,043.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,043.17/432.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.85

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