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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.83, 602.10 and 374.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.83, 602.10 and 374.73 is: 516.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.83 : 602.10 = 374.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.83/602.10 = 374.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.83x = 602.10 × 374.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.83x = 225,624.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,624.93/436.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.51

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