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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.64, 600.96 and 278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.64, 600.96 and 278.20 is: 383.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.64 : 600.96 = 278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.64/600.96 = 278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.64x = 600.96 × 278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.64x = 167,187.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,187.07/435.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.77

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