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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.01, 594.68 and 373.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.01, 594.68 and 373.19 is: 513.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.01 : 594.68 = 373.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.01/594.68 = 373.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.01x = 594.68 × 373.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.01x = 221,928.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,928.63/432.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.71

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