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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.77, 590.14 and 373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.77, 590.14 and 373.18 is: 513.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.77 : 590.14 = 373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.77/590.14 = 373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.77x = 590.14 × 373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.77x = 220,228.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,228.45/428.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.63

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