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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.20, 600.24 and 297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.20, 600.24 and 297.12 is: 409.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.20 : 600.24 = 297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.20/600.24 = 297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.20x = 600.24 × 297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.20x = 178,343.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,343.31/435.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.80

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