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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.97, 593.12 and 371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.97, 593.12 and 371.20 is: 512.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.97 : 593.12 = 371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.97/593.12 = 371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.97x = 593.12 × 371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.97x = 220,165.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,165.59/429.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.05

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