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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.63, 599.61 and 394.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.63, 599.61 and 394.10 is: 542.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.63 : 599.61 = 394.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.63/599.61 = 394.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.63x = 599.61 × 394.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.63x = 236,302.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,302.57/435.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.44

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