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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.54, 600.36 and 361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.54, 600.36 and 361.68 is: 498.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.54 : 600.36 = 361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.54/600.36 = 361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.54x = 600.36 × 361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.54x = 217,138.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,138.20/435.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.55

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