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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435, 600.36 and 280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435, 600.36 and 280.08 is: 386.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435 : 600.36 = 280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435/600.36 = 280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435x = 600.36 × 280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435x = 168,148.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,148.83/435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.55

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