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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.76, 601.32 and 278.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.76, 601.32 and 278.50 is: 384.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.76 : 601.32 = 278.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.76/601.32 = 278.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.76x = 601.32 × 278.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.76x = 167,467.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,467.62/435.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.31

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