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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.16, 601.20 and 362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.16, 601.20 and 362.72 is: 499.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.16 : 601.20 = 362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.16/601.20 = 362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.16x = 601.20 × 362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.16x = 218,067.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,067.26/436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.97

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