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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.04, 601.53 and 278.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.04, 601.53 and 278.59 is: 384.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.04 : 601.53 = 278.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.04/601.53 = 278.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.04x = 601.53 × 278.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.04x = 167,577.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,577.69/436.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.32

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