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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.96, 600.98 and 288.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.96, 600.98 and 288.32 is: 397.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.96 : 600.98 = 288.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.96/600.98 = 288.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.96x = 600.98 × 288.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.96x = 173,274.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,274.55/435.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.46

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