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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.76, 597.32 and 299.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.76, 597.32 and 299.99 is: 414.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.76 : 597.32 = 299.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.76/597.32 = 299.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.76x = 597.32 × 299.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.76x = 179,190.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,190.03/432.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.06

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