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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.44, 600.94 and 287.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.44, 600.94 and 287.82 is: 397.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.44 : 600.94 = 287.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.44/600.94 = 287.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.44x = 600.94 × 287.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.44x = 172,962.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,962.55/435.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.21

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