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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.06, 600.10 and 277.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.06, 600.10 and 277.58 is: 382.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.06 : 600.10 = 277.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.06/600.10 = 277.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.06x = 600.10 × 277.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.06x = 166,575.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,575.76/435.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.88

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