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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.41, 600.87 and 238.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.41, 600.87 and 238.94 is: 329.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.41 : 600.87 = 238.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.41/600.87 = 238.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.41x = 600.87 × 238.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.41x = 143,567.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,567.98/435.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.73

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