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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.51, 600.08 and 391.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.51, 600.08 and 391.16 is: 538.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.51 : 600.08 = 391.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.51/600.08 = 391.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.51x = 600.08 × 391.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.51x = 234,726.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,726.84/435.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.97

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