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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.07, 600.35 and 377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.07, 600.35 and 377.84 is: 520.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.07 : 600.35 = 377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.07/600.35 = 377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.07x = 600.35 × 377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.07x = 226,831.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,831.35/436.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.18

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