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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.12, 602.05 and 278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.12, 602.05 and 278.92 is: 385.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.12 : 602.05 = 278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.12/602.05 = 278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.12x = 602.05 × 278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.12x = 167,923.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,923.79/436.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.04

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