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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435, 600.32 and 347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435, 600.32 and 347.52 is: 479.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435 : 600.32 = 347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435/600.32 = 347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435x = 600.32 × 347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435x = 208,623.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,623.21/435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.59

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