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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.02, 601.73 and 239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.02, 601.73 and 239.52 is: 330.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.02 : 601.73 = 239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.02/601.73 = 239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.02x = 601.73 × 239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.02x = 144,126.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,126.37/436.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.55

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