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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.98, 601.71 and 281.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.98, 601.71 and 281.18 is: 388.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.98 : 601.71 = 281.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.98/601.71 = 281.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.98x = 601.71 × 281.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.98x = 169,188.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,188.82/435.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.07

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