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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.44, 596.88 and 275.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.44, 596.88 and 275.17 is: 379.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.44 : 596.88 = 275.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.44/596.88 = 275.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.44x = 596.88 × 275.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.44x = 164,243.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,243.47/432.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.81

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