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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.23, 596.40 and 274.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.23, 596.40 and 274.58 is: 378.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.23 : 596.40 = 274.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.23/596.40 = 274.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.23x = 596.40 × 274.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.23x = 163,756.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,756.53/432.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.87

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