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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.04, 599.31 and 372.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.04, 599.31 and 372.67 is: 513.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.04 : 599.31 = 372.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.04/599.31 = 372.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.04x = 599.31 × 372.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.04x = 223,344.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,344.86/435.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.39

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