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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.90, 595.86 and 370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.90, 595.86 and 370.52 is: 510.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.90 : 595.86 = 370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.90/595.86 = 370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.90x = 595.86 × 370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.90x = 220,778.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,778.05/432.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.00

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