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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.72, 597.33 and 275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.72, 597.33 and 275.58 is: 380.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.72 : 597.33 = 275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.72/597.33 = 275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.72x = 597.33 × 275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.72x = 164,612.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,612.20/432.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.41

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