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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.93, 596.82 and 350.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.93, 596.82 and 350.04 is: 482.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.93 : 596.82 = 350.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.93/596.82 = 350.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.93x = 596.82 × 350.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.93x = 208,910.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,910.87/432.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.55

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