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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.72, 600.94 and 380.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.72, 600.94 and 380.36 is: 524.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.72 : 600.94 = 380.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.72/600.94 = 380.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.72x = 600.94 × 380.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.72x = 228,573.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,573.54/435.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.59

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