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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.60, 601.08 and 348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.60, 601.08 and 348.24 is: 480.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.60 : 601.08 = 348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.60/601.08 = 348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.60x = 601.08 × 348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.60x = 209,320.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,320.10/435.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.53

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