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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435, 600.66 and 376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435, 600.66 and 376.20 is: 519.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435 : 600.66 = 376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435/600.66 = 376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435x = 600.66 × 376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435x = 225,968.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,968.29/435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.47

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