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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.22, 598.78 and 380.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.22, 598.78 and 380.09 is: 522.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.22 : 598.78 = 380.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.22/598.78 = 380.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.22x = 598.78 × 380.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.22x = 227,590.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,590.29/435.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.93

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