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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.87, 596.25 and 366.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.87, 596.25 and 366.39 is: 504.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.87 : 596.25 = 366.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.87/596.25 = 366.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.87x = 596.25 × 366.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.87x = 218,460.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,460.04/432.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.68

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