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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.55, 596.70 and 292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.55, 596.70 and 292.68 is: 403.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.55 : 596.70 = 292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.55/596.70 = 292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.55x = 596.70 × 292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.55x = 174,639.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,639.17/432.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.74

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