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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.84, 597.21 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.84, 597.21 and 277.50 is: 382.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.84 : 597.21 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.84/597.21 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.84x = 597.21 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.84x = 165,725.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,725.78/432.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.88

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