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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.91, 601.65 and 278.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.91, 601.65 and 278.51 is: 384.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.91 : 601.65 = 278.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.91/601.65 = 278.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.91x = 601.65 × 278.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.91x = 167,565.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,565.54/435.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.40

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