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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435, 599.76 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435, 599.76 and 295.20 is: 407.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435 : 599.76 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435/599.76 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435x = 599.76 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435x = 177,049.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,049.15/435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.01

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