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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.72, 598.95 and 371.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.72, 598.95 and 371.18 is: 512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.72 : 598.95 = 371.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.72/598.95 = 371.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.72x = 598.95 × 371.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.72x = 222,319.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,319.76/433.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.59

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