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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.66, 597.33 and 285.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.66, 597.33 and 285.54 is: 394.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.66 : 597.33 = 285.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.66/597.33 = 285.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.66x = 597.33 × 285.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.66x = 170,561.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,561.61/432.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.22

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