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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.84, 597.23 and 392.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.84, 597.23 and 392.51 is: 541.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.84 : 597.23 = 392.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.84/597.23 = 392.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.84x = 597.23 × 392.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.84x = 234,413.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,413.80/432.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.57

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