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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.89, 599.74 and 376.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.89, 599.74 and 376.69 is: 518.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.89 : 599.74 = 376.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.89/599.74 = 376.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.89x = 599.74 × 376.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.89x = 225,915.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,915.74/435.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.29

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