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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.18, 594.95 and 390.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.18, 594.95 and 390.61 is: 537.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.18 : 594.95 = 390.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.18/594.95 = 390.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.18x = 594.95 × 390.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.18x = 232,392.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,392.91/432.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.72

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