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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.61, 601.90 and 380.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.61, 601.90 and 380.26 is: 525.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.61 : 601.90 = 380.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.61/601.90 = 380.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.61x = 601.90 × 380.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.61x = 228,878.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,878.30/435.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.42

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