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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.38, 596.95 and 277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.38, 596.95 and 277.40 is: 382.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.38 : 596.95 = 277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.38/596.95 = 277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.38x = 596.95 × 277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.38x = 165,590.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,590.25/432.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.98

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