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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.17, 601.38 and 353.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.17, 601.38 and 353.55 is: 487.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.17 : 601.38 = 353.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.17/601.38 = 353.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.17x = 601.38 × 353.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.17x = 212,617.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,617.90/436.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.47

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