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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.78, 601.55 and 278.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.78, 601.55 and 278.41 is: 384.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.78 : 601.55 = 278.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.78/601.55 = 278.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.78x = 601.55 × 278.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.78x = 167,477.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,477.54/435.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.32

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