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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.64, 597.18 and 379.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.64, 597.18 and 379.98 is: 525.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.64 : 597.18 = 379.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.64/597.18 = 379.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.64x = 597.18 × 379.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.64x = 226,916.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,916.46/431.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.71

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