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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.07, 600.06 and 385.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.07, 600.06 and 385.33 is: 531.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.07 : 600.06 = 385.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.07/600.06 = 385.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.07x = 600.06 × 385.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.07x = 231,221.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,221.12/435.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.46

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