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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.56, 597.10 and 275.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.56, 597.10 and 275.30 is: 380.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.56 : 597.10 = 275.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.56/597.10 = 275.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.56x = 597.10 × 275.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.56x = 164,381.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,381.63/432.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.02

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