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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.65, 597.40 and 283.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.65, 597.40 and 283.37 is: 391.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.65 : 597.40 = 283.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.65/597.40 = 283.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.65x = 597.40 × 283.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.65x = 169,285.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,285.24/432.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.28

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