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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.56, 596.68 and 275.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.56, 596.68 and 275.15 is: 379.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.56 : 596.68 = 275.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.56/596.68 = 275.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.56x = 596.68 × 275.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.56x = 164,175.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,175.50/432.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.55

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