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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.77, 600.84 and 352.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.77, 600.84 and 352.61 is: 486.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.77 : 600.84 = 352.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.77/600.84 = 352.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.77x = 600.84 × 352.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.77x = 211,861.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,861.44/435.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.18

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