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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.10, 601.74 and 288.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.10, 601.74 and 288.68 is: 398.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.10 : 601.74 = 288.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.10/601.74 = 288.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.10x = 601.74 × 288.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.10x = 173,707.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,707.29/436.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.32

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