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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.05, 601.91 and 288.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.05, 601.91 and 288.89 is: 398.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.05 : 601.91 = 288.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.05/601.91 = 288.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.05x = 601.91 × 288.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.05x = 173,885.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,885.78/436.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.77

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