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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.51, 600.48 and 359.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.51, 600.48 and 359.57 is: 495.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.51 : 600.48 = 359.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.51/600.48 = 359.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.51x = 600.48 × 359.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.51x = 215,916.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,916.09/435.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.78

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