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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.87, 601.41 and 296.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.87, 601.41 and 296.01 is: 408.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.87 : 601.41 = 296.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.87/601.41 = 296.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.87x = 601.41 × 296.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.87x = 178,023.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,023.37/435.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.43

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