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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.01, 593.30 and 372.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.01, 593.30 and 372.19 is: 512.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.01 : 593.30 = 372.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.01/593.30 = 372.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.01x = 593.30 × 372.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.01x = 220,820.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,820.33/431.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.33

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