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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.02, 601.73 and 288.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.02, 601.73 and 288.40 is: 398.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.02 : 601.73 = 288.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.02/601.73 = 288.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.02x = 601.73 × 288.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.02x = 173,538.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,538.69/436.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.01

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