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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.30, 597.06 and 285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.30, 597.06 and 285.60 is: 394.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.30 : 597.06 = 285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.30/597.06 = 285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.30x = 597.06 × 285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.30x = 170,520.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,520.34/432.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.45

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