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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.51, 596.97 and 292.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.51, 596.97 and 292.92 is: 404.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.51 : 596.97 = 292.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.51/596.97 = 292.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.51x = 596.97 × 292.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.51x = 174,864.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,864.45/432.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.30

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