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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.16, 595.52 and 377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.16, 595.52 and 377.60 is: 520.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.16 : 595.52 = 377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.16/595.52 = 377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.16x = 595.52 × 377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.16x = 224,868.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,868.35/432.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.34

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