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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.14, 601.54 and 296.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.14, 601.54 and 296.37 is: 408.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.14 : 601.54 = 296.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.14/601.54 = 296.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.14x = 601.54 × 296.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.14x = 178,275.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,275.40/436.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.76

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