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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.43, 596.75 and 235.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.43, 596.75 and 235.94 is: 325.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.43 : 596.75 = 235.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.43/596.75 = 235.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.43x = 596.75 × 235.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.43x = 140,793.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,793.03/432.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.59

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