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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.20, 599.07 and 379.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.20, 599.07 and 379.85 is: 522.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.20 : 599.07 = 379.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.20/599.07 = 379.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.20x = 599.07 × 379.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.20x = 227,558.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,558.24/435.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.88

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