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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.12, 601.43 and 382.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.12, 601.43 and 382.27 is: 528.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.12 : 601.43 = 382.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.12/601.43 = 382.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.12x = 601.43 × 382.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.12x = 229,906.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,906.36/435.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.37

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