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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.42, 600.93 and 288.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.42, 600.93 and 288.72 is: 398.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.42 : 600.93 = 288.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.42/600.93 = 288.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.42x = 600.93 × 288.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.42x = 173,500.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,500.51/435.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.47

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