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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.24, 600.72 and 287.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.24, 600.72 and 287.88 is: 397.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.24 : 600.72 = 287.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.24/600.72 = 287.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.24x = 600.72 × 287.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.24x = 172,935.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,935.27/435.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.33

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