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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.24, 600.48 and 280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.24, 600.48 and 280.08 is: 386.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.24 : 600.48 = 280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.24/600.48 = 280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.24x = 600.48 × 280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.24x = 168,182.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,182.44/435.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.41

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