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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.73, 600.94 and 373.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.73, 600.94 and 373.16 is: 514.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.73 : 600.94 = 373.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.73/600.94 = 373.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.73x = 600.94 × 373.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.73x = 224,246.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,246.41/435.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.65

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