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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.23, 600.71 and 287.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.23, 600.71 and 287.88 is: 397.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.23 : 600.71 = 287.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.23/600.71 = 287.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.23x = 600.71 × 287.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.23x = 172,930.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,930.96/435.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.34

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