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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.36, 600.57 and 352.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.36, 600.57 and 352.56 is: 486.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.36 : 600.57 = 352.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.36/600.57 = 352.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.36x = 600.57 × 352.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.36x = 211,736.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,736.96/435.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.35

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