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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.17, 600.35 and 377.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.17, 600.35 and 377.85 is: 520.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.17 : 600.35 = 377.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.17/600.35 = 377.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.17x = 600.35 × 377.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.17x = 226,840.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,840.36/436.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.07

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