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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.56, 601.32 and 280.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.56, 601.32 and 280.52 is: 387.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.56 : 601.32 = 280.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.56/601.32 = 280.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.56x = 601.32 × 280.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.56x = 168,682.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,682.29/435.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.28

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