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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.53, 600.77 and 342.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.53, 600.77 and 342.12 is: 471.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.53 : 600.77 = 342.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.53/600.77 = 342.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.53x = 600.77 × 342.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.53x = 205,533.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,533.72/435.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.92

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