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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.27, 600.68 and 238.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.27, 600.68 and 238.79 is: 329.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.27 : 600.68 = 238.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.27/600.68 = 238.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.27x = 600.68 × 238.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.27x = 143,436.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,436.97/435.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.54

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