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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.72, 600.84 and 373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.72, 600.84 and 373.76 is: 515.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.72 : 600.84 = 373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.72/600.84 = 373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.72x = 600.84 × 373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.72x = 224,566.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,566.95/435.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.39

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