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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.40, 600.68 and 380.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.40, 600.68 and 380.14 is: 524.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.40 : 600.68 = 380.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.40/600.68 = 380.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.40x = 600.68 × 380.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.40x = 228,337.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,337.59/435.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.44

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