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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.63, 601.28 and 293.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.63, 601.28 and 293.86 is: 405.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.63 : 601.28 = 293.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.63/601.28 = 293.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.63x = 601.28 × 293.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.63x = 176,695.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,695.13/435.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.61

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