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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.62, 601.11 and 376.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.62, 601.11 and 376.85 is: 520.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.62 : 601.11 = 376.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.62/601.11 = 376.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.62x = 601.11 × 376.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.62x = 226,529.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,529.81/435.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.01

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