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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.11, 600.35 and 287.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.11, 600.35 and 287.69 is: 396.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.11 : 600.35 = 287.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.11/600.35 = 287.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.11x = 600.35 × 287.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.11x = 172,710.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,710.25/435.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.94

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