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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.27, 593.33 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.27, 593.33 and 382.32 is: 524.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.27 : 593.33 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.27/593.33 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.27x = 593.33 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.27x = 226,840.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,840.01/432.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.76

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