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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.53, 596.81 and 370.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.53, 596.81 and 370.86 is: 511.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.53 : 596.81 = 370.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.53/596.81 = 370.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.53x = 596.81 × 370.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.53x = 221,331.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,331.10/432.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.72

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