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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.65, 594.23 and 373.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.65, 594.23 and 373.41 is: 514.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.65 : 594.23 = 373.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.65/594.23 = 373.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.65x = 594.23 × 373.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.65x = 221,891.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,891.42/431.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.05

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