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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.94, 600.26 and 347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.94, 600.26 and 347.24 is: 478.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.94 : 600.26 = 347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.94/600.26 = 347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.94x = 600.26 × 347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.94x = 208,434.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,434.28/435.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.13

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