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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.89, 597.17 and 293.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.89, 597.17 and 293.02 is: 404.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.89 : 597.17 = 293.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.89/597.17 = 293.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.89x = 597.17 × 293.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.89x = 174,981.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,981.99/432.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.21

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