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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435, 600.22 and 277.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435, 600.22 and 277.35 is: 382.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435 : 600.22 = 277.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435/600.22 = 277.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435x = 600.22 × 277.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435x = 166,471.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,471.02/435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.69

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