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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.14, 595.94 and 370.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.14, 595.94 and 370.17 is: 510.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.14 : 595.94 = 370.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.14/595.94 = 370.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.14x = 595.94 × 370.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.14x = 220,597.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,597.26/432.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.48

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