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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.44, 596 and 353.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.44, 596 and 353.25 is: 486.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.44 : 596 = 353.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.44/596 = 353.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.44x = 596 × 353.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.44x = 210,537
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,537/432.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.86

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