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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.08, 595.86 and 357.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.08, 595.86 and 357.16 is: 492.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.08 : 595.86 = 357.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.08/595.86 = 357.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.08x = 595.86 × 357.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.08x = 212,815.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,815.65/432.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.53

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