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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.17, 599.00 and 372.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.17, 599.00 and 372.94 is: 513.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.17 : 599.00 = 372.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.17/599.00 = 372.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.17x = 599.00 × 372.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.17x = 223,387.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,387.70/435.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.33

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