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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.64, 596.88 and 275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.64, 596.88 and 275.24 is: 379.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.64 : 596.88 = 275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.64/596.88 = 275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.64x = 596.88 × 275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.64x = 164,285.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,285.25/432.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.73

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