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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.65, 601 and 288.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.65, 601 and 288.49 is: 397.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.65 : 601 = 288.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.65/601 = 288.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.65x = 601 × 288.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.65x = 173,382.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,382.49/435.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.99

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