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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.40, 599.58 and 369.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.40, 599.58 and 369.10 is: 508.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.40 : 599.58 = 369.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.40/599.58 = 369.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.40x = 599.58 × 369.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.40x = 221,304.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,304.98/435.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.28

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