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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.88, 597.32 and 253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.88, 597.32 and 253.44 is: 349.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.88 : 597.32 = 253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.88/597.32 = 253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.88x = 597.32 × 253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.88x = 151,384.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,384.78/432.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.72

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