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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.95, 595.94 and 370.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.95, 595.94 and 370.67 is: 510.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.95 : 595.94 = 370.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.95/595.94 = 370.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.95x = 595.94 × 370.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.95x = 220,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,892.25/432.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.21

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