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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.64, 602.72 and 384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.64, 602.72 and 384 is: 531.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.64 : 602.72 = 384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.64/602.72 = 384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.64x = 602.72 × 384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.64x = 231,444.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,444.48/435.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.27

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