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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.76, 600.96 and 361.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.76, 600.96 and 361.96 is: 499.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.76 : 600.96 = 361.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.76/600.96 = 361.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.76x = 600.96 × 361.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.76x = 217,523.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,523.48/435.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.18

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