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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.24, 596.64 and 285.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.24, 596.64 and 285.07 is: 393.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.24 : 596.64 = 285.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.24/596.64 = 285.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.24x = 596.64 × 285.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.24x = 170,084.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,084.06/432.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.50

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