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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.18, 600.72 and 295.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.18, 600.72 and 295.23 is: 407.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.18 : 600.72 = 295.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.18/600.72 = 295.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.18x = 600.72 × 295.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.18x = 177,350.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,350.57/435.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.53

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