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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.02, 599.33 and 342.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.02, 599.33 and 342.05 is: 471.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.02 : 599.33 = 342.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.02/599.33 = 342.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.02x = 599.33 × 342.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.02x = 204,998.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,998.68/435.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.25

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