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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.50, 600.64 and 382.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.50, 600.64 and 382.94 is: 528.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.50 : 600.64 = 382.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.50/600.64 = 382.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.50x = 600.64 × 382.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.50x = 230,006.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,006.76/435.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.14

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