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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.19, 596.75 and 377.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.19, 596.75 and 377.82 is: 520.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.19 : 596.75 = 377.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.19/596.75 = 377.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.19x = 596.75 × 377.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.19x = 225,462.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,462.20/433.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.47

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