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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.08, 600.20 and 295.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.08, 600.20 and 295.14 is: 407.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.08 : 600.20 = 295.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.08/600.20 = 295.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.08x = 600.20 × 295.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.08x = 177,143.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,143.03/435.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.15

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