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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.73, 597.27 and 302.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.73, 597.27 and 302.14 is: 417.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.73 : 597.27 = 302.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.73/597.27 = 302.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.73x = 597.27 × 302.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.73x = 180,459.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,459.16/432.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.02

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