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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.64, 601.41 and 369.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.64, 601.41 and 369.22 is: 509.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.64 : 601.41 = 369.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.64/601.41 = 369.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.64x = 601.41 × 369.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.64x = 222,052.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,052.60/435.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.72

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