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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.73, 596.86 and 283.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.73, 596.86 and 283.08 is: 390.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.73 : 596.86 = 283.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.73/596.86 = 283.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.73x = 596.86 × 283.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.73x = 168,958.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,958.10/432.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.44

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