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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.15, 596.19 and 376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.15, 596.19 and 376.86 is: 519.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.15 : 596.19 = 376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.15/596.19 = 376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.15x = 596.19 × 376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.15x = 224,680.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,680.16/432.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.91

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