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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.65, 600.84 and 288.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.65, 600.84 and 288.30 is: 397.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.65 : 600.84 = 288.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.65/600.84 = 288.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.65x = 600.84 × 288.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.65x = 173,222.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,222.17/435.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.62

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