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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.30, 601.37 and 286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.30, 601.37 and 286.28 is: 395.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.30 : 601.37 = 286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.30/601.37 = 286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.30x = 601.37 × 286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.30x = 172,155.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,155.77/435.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.49

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