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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.03, 600.42 and 287.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.03, 600.42 and 287.86 is: 397.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.03 : 600.42 = 287.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.03/600.42 = 287.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.03x = 600.42 × 287.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.03x = 172,836.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,836.90/435.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.30

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