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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.52, 600.78 and 370.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.52, 600.78 and 370.18 is: 510.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.52 : 600.78 = 370.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.52/600.78 = 370.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.52x = 600.78 × 370.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.52x = 222,396.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,396.74/435.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.65

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