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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.16, 601.26 and 288.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.16, 601.26 and 288.54 is: 397.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.16 : 601.26 = 288.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.16/601.26 = 288.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.16x = 601.26 × 288.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.16x = 173,486.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,486.48/436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.76

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