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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.80, 600.90 and 386.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.80, 600.90 and 386.60 is: 533.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.80 : 600.90 = 386.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.80/600.90 = 386.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.80x = 600.90 × 386.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.80x = 232,307.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,307.94/435.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.06

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