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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.12, 600.30 and 264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.12, 600.30 and 264.72 is: 365.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.12 : 600.30 = 264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.12/600.30 = 264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.12x = 600.30 × 264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.12x = 158,911.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,911.42/435.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.21

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