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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.53, 601.12 and 278.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.53, 601.12 and 278.12 is: 383.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.53 : 601.12 = 278.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.53/601.12 = 278.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.53x = 601.12 × 278.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.53x = 167,182.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,182.10/435.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.86

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