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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.02, 601.50 and 286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.02, 601.50 and 286.80 is: 395.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.02 : 601.50 = 286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.02/601.50 = 286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.02x = 601.50 × 286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.02x = 172,510.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,510.20/436.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.65

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