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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.64, 597.22 and 285.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.64, 597.22 and 285.02 is: 393.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.64 : 597.22 = 285.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.64/597.22 = 285.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.64x = 597.22 × 285.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.64x = 170,216.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,216.66/432.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.44

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