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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.90, 596.52 and 359.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.90, 596.52 and 359.46 is: 495.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.90 : 596.52 = 359.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.90/596.52 = 359.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.90x = 596.52 × 359.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.90x = 214,425.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,425.08/432.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.32

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