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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.44, 600.08 and 352.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.44, 600.08 and 352.22 is: 485.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.44 : 600.08 = 352.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.44/600.08 = 352.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.44x = 600.08 × 352.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.44x = 211,360.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,360.18/435.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.39

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