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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.60, 601.38 and 311.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.60, 601.38 and 311.58 is: 430.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.60 : 601.38 = 311.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.60/601.38 = 311.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.60x = 601.38 × 311.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.60x = 187,377.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,377.98/435.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.16

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