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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.52, 597.33 and 373.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.52, 597.33 and 373.39 is: 515.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.52 : 597.33 = 373.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.52/597.33 = 373.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.52x = 597.33 × 373.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.52x = 223,037.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,037.05/432.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.67

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