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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.82, 596.92 and 292.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.82, 596.92 and 292.90 is: 403.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.82 : 596.92 = 292.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.82/596.92 = 292.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.82x = 596.92 × 292.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.82x = 174,837.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,837.87/432.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.95

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