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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.16, 595.02 and 366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.16, 595.02 and 366.52 is: 504.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.16 : 595.02 = 366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.16/595.02 = 366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.16x = 595.02 × 366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.16x = 218,086.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,086.73/432.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.64

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