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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.40, 600.54 and 280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.40, 600.54 and 280 is: 386.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.40 : 600.54 = 280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.40/600.54 = 280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.40x = 600.54 × 280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.40x = 168,151.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,151.20/435.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.20

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