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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.23, 599.96 and 287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.23, 599.96 and 287.60 is: 396.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.23 : 599.96 = 287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.23/599.96 = 287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.23x = 599.96 × 287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.23x = 172,550.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,550.71/435.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.46

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