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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.48, 600.64 and 278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.48, 600.64 and 278.16 is: 383.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.48 : 600.64 = 278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.48/600.64 = 278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.48x = 600.64 × 278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.48x = 167,074.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,074.02/435.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.65

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