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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.30, 600.88 and 288.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.30, 600.88 and 288.13 is: 397.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.30 : 600.88 = 288.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.30/600.88 = 288.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.30x = 600.88 × 288.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.30x = 173,131.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,131.55/435.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.73

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