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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.92, 588.96 and 372.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.92, 588.96 and 372.40 is: 512.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.92 : 588.96 = 372.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.92/588.96 = 372.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.92x = 588.96 × 372.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.92x = 219,328.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,328.70/427.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.55

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