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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.24, 596.61 and 308.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.24, 596.61 and 308.04 is: 425.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.24 : 596.61 = 308.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.24/596.61 = 308.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.24x = 596.61 × 308.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.24x = 183,779.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,779.74/432.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.18

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