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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.39, 596.70 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.39, 596.70 and 235.92 is: 325.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.39 : 596.70 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.39/596.70 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.39x = 596.70 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.39x = 140,773.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,773.46/432.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.57

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