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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.18, 596.40 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.18, 596.40 and 301.50 is: 416.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.18 : 596.40 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.18/596.40 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.18x = 596.40 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.18x = 179,814.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,814.60/432.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.06

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