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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.60, 600.89 and 295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.60, 600.89 and 295.88 is: 408.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.60 : 600.89 = 295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.60/600.89 = 295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.60x = 600.89 × 295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.60x = 177,786.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,786.85/435.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.14

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