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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.13, 594.70 and 376.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.13, 594.70 and 376.01 is: 518.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.13 : 594.70 = 376.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.13/594.70 = 376.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.13x = 594.70 × 376.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.13x = 223,611.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,611.46/431.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.66

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