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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.45, 596.57 and 367.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.45, 596.57 and 367.65 is: 507.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.45 : 596.57 = 367.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.45/596.57 = 367.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.45x = 596.57 × 367.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.45x = 219,327.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,327.12/432.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.17

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