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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.78, 594.35 and 376.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.78, 594.35 and 376.42 is: 518.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.78 : 594.35 = 376.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.78/594.35 = 376.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.78x = 594.35 × 376.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.78x = 223,726.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,726.71/431.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.15

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