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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.20, 600.23 and 277.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.20, 600.23 and 277.65 is: 382.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.20 : 600.23 = 277.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.20/600.23 = 277.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.20x = 600.23 × 277.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.20x = 166,654.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,654.55/435.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.94

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