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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.93, 601.88 and 296.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.93, 601.88 and 296.07 is: 408.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.93 : 601.88 = 296.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.93/601.88 = 296.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.93x = 601.88 × 296.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.93x = 178,197.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,197.13/435.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.77

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