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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.75, 600.78 and 356.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.75, 600.78 and 356.97 is: 492.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.75 : 600.78 = 356.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.75/600.78 = 356.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.75x = 600.78 × 356.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.75x = 214,460.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,460.44/435.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.16

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