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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.66, 600.90 and 278.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.66, 600.90 and 278.34 is: 383.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.66 : 600.90 = 278.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.66/600.90 = 278.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.66x = 600.90 × 278.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.66x = 167,254.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,254.51/435.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.91

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