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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.57, 600.16 and 382.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.57, 600.16 and 382.71 is: 527.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.57 : 600.16 = 382.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.57/600.16 = 382.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.57x = 600.16 × 382.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.57x = 229,687.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,687.23/435.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.33

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