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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.10, 600.12 and 277.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.10, 600.12 and 277.84 is: 383.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.10 : 600.12 = 277.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.10/600.12 = 277.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.10x = 600.12 × 277.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.10x = 166,737.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,737.34/435.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.22

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