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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.72, 600.33 and 372.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.72, 600.33 and 372.18 is: 513.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.72 : 600.33 = 372.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.72/600.33 = 372.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.72x = 600.33 × 372.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.72x = 223,430.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,430.82/434.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.96

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