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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.91, 602.39 and 373.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.91, 602.39 and 373.84 is: 515.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.91 : 602.39 = 373.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.91/602.39 = 373.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.91x = 602.39 × 373.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.91x = 225,196.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,196.91/436.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.44

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