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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.15, 600.33 and 295.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.15, 600.33 and 295.41 is: 407.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.15 : 600.33 = 295.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.15/600.33 = 295.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.15x = 600.33 × 295.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.15x = 177,343.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,343.49/435.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.55

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