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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.11, 601.81 and 280.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.11, 601.81 and 280.86 is: 387.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.11 : 601.81 = 280.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.11/601.81 = 280.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.11x = 601.81 × 280.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.11x = 169,024.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,024.36/436.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.57

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