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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.09, 596.06 and 292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.09, 596.06 and 292.02 is: 402.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.09 : 596.06 = 292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.09/596.06 = 292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.09x = 596.06 × 292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.09x = 174,057.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,057.00/432.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.83

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