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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.79, 599.83 and 361.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.79, 599.83 and 361.27 is: 497.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.79 : 599.83 = 361.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.79/599.83 = 361.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.79x = 599.83 × 361.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.79x = 216,700.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,700.58/435.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.26

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