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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436, 601.72 and 280.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436, 601.72 and 280.88 is: 387.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436 : 601.72 = 280.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436/601.72 = 280.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436x = 601.72 × 280.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436x = 169,011.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,011.11/436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.64

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