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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.84, 600.99 and 373.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.84, 600.99 and 373.07 is: 514.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.84 : 600.99 = 373.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.84/600.99 = 373.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.84x = 600.99 × 373.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.84x = 224,211.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,211.34/435.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.43

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