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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.70, 600.94 and 288.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.70, 600.94 and 288.08 is: 397.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.70 : 600.94 = 288.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.70/600.94 = 288.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.70x = 600.94 × 288.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.70x = 173,120.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,120.90/435.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.34

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