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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.09, 595.89 and 284.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.09, 595.89 and 284.49 is: 392.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.09 : 595.89 = 284.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.09/595.89 = 284.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.09x = 595.89 × 284.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.09x = 169,524.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,524.75/432.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.34

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