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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.73, 596.99 and 301.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.73, 596.99 and 301.81 is: 416.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.73 : 596.99 = 301.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.73/596.99 = 301.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.73x = 596.99 × 301.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.73x = 180,177.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,177.55/432.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.37

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