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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.54, 595.26 and 377.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.54, 595.26 and 377.10 is: 518.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.54 : 595.26 = 377.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.54/595.26 = 377.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.54x = 595.26 × 377.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.54x = 224,472.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,472.55/432.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.96

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