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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.02, 600.33 and 277.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.02, 600.33 and 277.51 is: 382.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.02 : 600.33 = 277.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.02/600.33 = 277.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.02x = 600.33 × 277.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.02x = 166,596.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,596.68/435.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.97

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