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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.72, 597.36 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.72, 597.36 and 277.44 is: 383.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.72 : 597.36 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.72/597.36 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.72x = 597.36 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.72x = 165,731.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,731.56/432.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.00

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