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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.09, 600.15 and 352.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.09, 600.15 and 352.20 is: 485.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.09 : 600.15 = 352.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.09/600.15 = 352.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.09x = 600.15 × 352.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.09x = 211,372.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,372.83/435.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.81

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