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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.14, 596.30 and 315.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.14, 596.30 and 315.50 is: 435.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.14 : 596.30 = 315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.14/596.30 = 315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.14x = 596.30 × 315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.14x = 188,132.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,132.65/432.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.35

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