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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.07, 600.08 and 277.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.07, 600.08 and 277.55 is: 382.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.07 : 600.08 = 277.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.07/600.08 = 277.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.07x = 600.08 × 277.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.07x = 166,552.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,552.20/435.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.82

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