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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.16, 600.96 and 337.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.16, 600.96 and 337.72 is: 465.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.16 : 600.96 = 337.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.16/600.96 = 337.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.16x = 600.96 × 337.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.16x = 202,956.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,956.21/436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.33

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