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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.14, 602.02 and 347.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.14, 602.02 and 347.78 is: 480.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.14 : 602.02 = 347.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.14/602.02 = 347.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.14x = 602.02 × 347.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.14x = 209,372.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,372.46/436.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.06

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