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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.06, 600.57 and 295.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.06, 600.57 and 295.43 is: 407.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.06 : 600.57 = 295.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.06/600.57 = 295.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.06x = 600.57 × 295.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.06x = 177,423.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,423.39/435.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.81

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