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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.52, 596.90 and 277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.52, 596.90 and 277.16 is: 382.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.52 : 596.90 = 277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.52/596.90 = 277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.52x = 596.90 × 277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.52x = 165,436.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,436.80/432.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.50

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