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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.32, 600.78 and 278.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.32, 600.78 and 278.08 is: 383.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.32 : 600.78 = 278.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.32/600.78 = 278.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.32x = 600.78 × 278.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.32x = 167,064.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,064.90/435.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.77

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