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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.24, 599.76 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.24, 599.76 and 352.08 is: 485.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.24 : 599.76 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.24/599.76 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.24x = 599.76 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.24x = 211,163.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,163.50/435.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.17

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