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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.10, 600.18 and 376.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.10, 600.18 and 376.36 is: 519.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.10 : 600.18 = 376.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.10/600.18 = 376.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.10x = 600.18 × 376.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.10x = 225,883.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,883.74/435.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.15

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