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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.40, 600.96 and 286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.40, 600.96 and 286.12 is: 394.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.40 : 600.96 = 286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.40/600.96 = 286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.40x = 600.96 × 286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.40x = 171,946.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,946.68/435.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.92

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