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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.32, 600.42 and 377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.32, 600.42 and 377 is: 519.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.32 : 600.42 = 377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.32/600.42 = 377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.32x = 600.42 × 377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.32x = 226,358.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,358.34/435.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.98

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