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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.99, 597.32 and 294.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.99, 597.32 and 294.75 is: 406.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.99 : 597.32 = 294.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.99/597.32 = 294.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.99x = 597.32 × 294.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.99x = 176,058.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,058.60/432.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.61

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