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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.63, 601.21 and 356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.63, 601.21 and 356.52 is: 492.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.63 : 601.21 = 356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.63/601.21 = 356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.63x = 601.21 × 356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.63x = 214,343.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,343.39/435.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.03

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