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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.15, 596.49 and 276.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.15, 596.49 and 276.90 is: 382.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.15 : 596.49 = 276.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.15/596.49 = 276.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.15x = 596.49 × 276.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.15x = 165,165.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,165.10/432.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.20

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