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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.88, 600.74 and 383.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.88, 600.74 and 383.32 is: 528.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.88 : 600.74 = 383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.88/600.74 = 383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.88x = 600.74 × 383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.88x = 230,275.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,275.66/435.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.30

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