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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.25, 600.37 and 295.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.25, 600.37 and 295.39 is: 407.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.25 : 600.37 = 295.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.25/600.37 = 295.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.25x = 600.37 × 295.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.25x = 177,343.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,343.29/435.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.45

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