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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.95, 590.92 and 373.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.95, 590.92 and 373.33 is: 514.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.95 : 590.92 = 373.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.95/590.92 = 373.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.95x = 590.92 × 373.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.95x = 220,608.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,608.16/428.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.30

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