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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.28, 596.53 and 235.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.28, 596.53 and 235.79 is: 325.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.28 : 596.53 = 235.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.28/596.53 = 235.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.28x = 596.53 × 235.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.28x = 140,655.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,655.81/432.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.38

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