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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.06, 599.94 and 379.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.06, 599.94 and 379.62 is: 523.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.06 : 599.94 = 379.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.06/599.94 = 379.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.06x = 599.94 × 379.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.06x = 227,749.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,749.22/435.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.49

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