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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.36, 599.97 and 341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.36, 599.97 and 341.88 is: 471.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.36 : 599.97 = 341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.36/599.97 = 341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.36x = 599.97 × 341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.36x = 205,117.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,117.74/435.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.15

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