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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.31, 600.21 and 356.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.31, 600.21 and 356.33 is: 491.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.31 : 600.21 = 356.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.31/600.21 = 356.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.31x = 600.21 × 356.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.31x = 213,874.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,874.33/435.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.32

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