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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.56, 601.18 and 295.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.56, 601.18 and 295.91 is: 408.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.56 : 601.18 = 295.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.56/601.18 = 295.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.56x = 601.18 × 295.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.56x = 177,895.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,895.94/435.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.43

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