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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.62, 600.55 and 295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.62, 600.55 and 295.52 is: 407.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.62 : 600.55 = 295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.62/600.55 = 295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.62x = 600.55 × 295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.62x = 177,474.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,474.54/435.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.41

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