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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.52, 595.95 and 372.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.52, 595.95 and 372.39 is: 514.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.52 : 595.95 = 372.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.52/595.95 = 372.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.52x = 595.95 × 372.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.52x = 221,925.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,925.82/431.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.29

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