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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.58, 601.19 and 276.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.58, 601.19 and 276.11 is: 381.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.58 : 601.19 = 276.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.58/601.19 = 276.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.58x = 601.19 × 276.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.58x = 165,993.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,993.47/435.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.09

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