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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.68, 600.66 and 373.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.68, 600.66 and 373.25 is: 514.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.68 : 600.66 = 373.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.68/600.66 = 373.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.68x = 600.66 × 373.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.68x = 224,193.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,193.34/435.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.58

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