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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.52, 596.16 and 314.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.52, 596.16 and 314.08 is: 432.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.52 : 596.16 = 314.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.52/596.16 = 314.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.52x = 596.16 × 314.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.52x = 187,241.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,241.93/432.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.91

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