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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.01, 600.22 and 337.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.01, 600.22 and 337.58 is: 464.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.01 : 600.22 = 337.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.01/600.22 = 337.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.01x = 600.22 × 337.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.01x = 202,622.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,622.27/436.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.72

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