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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436, 601.61 and 288.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436, 601.61 and 288.56 is: 398.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436 : 601.61 = 288.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436/601.61 = 288.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436x = 601.61 × 288.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436x = 173,600.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,600.58/436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.17

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