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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.29, 601.39 and 288.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.29, 601.39 and 288.41 is: 398.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.29 : 601.39 = 288.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.29/601.39 = 288.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.29x = 601.39 × 288.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.29x = 173,445.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,445.45/435.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.46

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