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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.37, 600.78 and 311.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.37, 600.78 and 311.32 is: 429.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.37 : 600.78 = 311.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.37/600.78 = 311.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.37x = 600.78 × 311.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.37x = 187,032.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,032.43/435.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.60

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