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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.94, 597.09 and 293.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.94, 597.09 and 293.02 is: 404.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.94 : 597.09 = 293.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.94/597.09 = 293.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.94x = 597.09 × 293.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.94x = 174,959.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,959.31/432.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.12

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