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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.12, 601.16 and 311.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.12, 601.16 and 311.52 is: 429.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.12 : 601.16 = 311.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.12/601.16 = 311.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.12x = 601.16 × 311.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.12x = 187,273.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,273.36/436.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.41

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