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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.84, 601.20 and 366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.84, 601.20 and 366.32 is: 505.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.84 : 601.20 = 366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.84/601.20 = 366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.84x = 601.20 × 366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.84x = 220,232.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,232.06/435.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.30

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