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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.68, 593.76 and 371.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.68, 593.76 and 371.60 is: 512.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.68 : 593.76 = 371.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.68/593.76 = 371.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.68x = 593.76 × 371.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.68x = 220,638.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,638.25/430.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.30

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