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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.82, 595.92 and 367.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.82, 595.92 and 367.12 is: 505.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.82 : 595.92 = 367.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.82/595.92 = 367.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.82x = 595.92 × 367.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.82x = 218,774.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,774.15/432.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.46

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