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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.96, 593.44 and 373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.96, 593.44 and 373.44 is: 515.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.96 : 593.44 = 373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.96/593.44 = 373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.96x = 593.44 × 373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.96x = 221,614.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,614.23/429.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.43

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