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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.07, 599.47 and 382.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.07, 599.47 and 382.21 is: 526.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.07 : 599.47 = 382.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.07/599.47 = 382.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.07x = 599.47 × 382.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.07x = 229,123.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,123.43/435.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.64

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