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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.06, 596.16 and 292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.06, 596.16 and 292.44 is: 403.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.06 : 596.16 = 292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.06/596.16 = 292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.06x = 596.16 × 292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.06x = 174,341.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,341.03/432.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.51

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