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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.61, 590.10 and 373.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.61, 590.10 and 373.35 is: 514.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.61 : 590.10 = 373.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.61/590.10 = 373.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.61x = 590.10 × 373.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.61x = 220,313.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,313.84/428.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.02

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