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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.08, 601.80 and 366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.08, 601.80 and 366 is: 505.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.08 : 601.80 = 366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.08/601.80 = 366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.08x = 601.80 × 366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.08x = 220,258.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,258.80/436.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.09

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