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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.05, 601.13 and 369.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.05, 601.13 and 369.39 is: 509.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.05 : 601.13 = 369.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.05/601.13 = 369.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.05x = 601.13 × 369.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.05x = 222,051.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,051.41/436.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.23

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