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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.58, 601.14 and 278.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.58, 601.14 and 278.26 is: 384.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.58 : 601.14 = 278.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.58/601.14 = 278.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.58x = 601.14 × 278.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.58x = 167,273.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,273.22/435.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.02

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