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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.81, 597.49 and 293.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.81, 597.49 and 293.66 is: 405.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.81 : 597.49 = 293.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.81/597.49 = 293.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.81x = 597.49 × 293.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.81x = 175,458.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,458.91/432.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.39

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