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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.66, 600.39 and 394.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.66, 600.39 and 394.62 is: 543.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.66 : 600.39 = 394.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.66/600.39 = 394.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.66x = 600.39 × 394.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.66x = 236,925.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,925.90/435.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.83

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