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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.81, 600.83 and 373.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.81, 600.83 and 373.37 is: 514.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.81 : 600.83 = 373.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.81/600.83 = 373.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.81x = 600.83 × 373.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.81x = 224,331.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,331.90/435.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.75

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