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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.85, 597.11 and 377.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.85, 597.11 and 377.19 is: 521.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.85 : 597.11 = 377.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.85/597.11 = 377.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.85x = 597.11 × 377.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.85x = 225,222.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,222.03/431.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.53

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