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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.53, 597.12 and 308.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.53, 597.12 and 308.37 is: 425.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.53 : 597.12 = 308.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.53/597.12 = 308.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.53x = 597.12 × 308.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.53x = 184,133.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,133.89/432.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.72

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