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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.91, 596.04 and 383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.91, 596.04 and 383.04 is: 527.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.91 : 596.04 = 383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.91/596.04 = 383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.91x = 596.04 × 383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.91x = 228,305.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,305.73/432.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.37

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