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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.20, 594.91 and 375.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.20, 594.91 and 375.84 is: 518.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.20 : 594.91 = 375.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.20/594.91 = 375.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.20x = 594.91 × 375.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.20x = 223,590.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,590.97/431.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.53

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