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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.54, 599.49 and 369.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.54, 599.49 and 369.93 is: 509.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.54 : 599.49 = 369.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.54/599.49 = 369.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.54x = 599.49 × 369.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.54x = 221,769.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,769.34/435.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.18

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