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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.83, 599.27 and 371.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.83, 599.27 and 371.46 is: 513.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.83 : 599.27 = 371.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.83/599.27 = 371.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.83x = 599.27 × 371.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.83x = 222,602.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,602.98/433.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.11

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