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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.39, 601.11 and 341.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.39, 601.11 and 341.97 is: 472.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.39 : 601.11 = 341.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.39/601.11 = 341.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.39x = 601.11 × 341.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.39x = 205,561.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,561.59/435.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.13

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