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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.90, 596.96 and 370.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.90, 596.96 and 370.94 is: 511.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.90 : 596.96 = 370.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.90/596.96 = 370.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.90x = 596.96 × 370.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.90x = 221,431.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,431.50/432.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.51

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