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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.17, 600.58 and 238.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.17, 600.58 and 238.71 is: 329.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.17 : 600.58 = 238.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.17/600.58 = 238.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.17x = 600.58 × 238.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.17x = 143,364.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,364.45/435.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.44

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