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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.17, 602.00 and 278.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.17, 602.00 and 278.69 is: 384.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.17 : 602.00 = 278.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.17/602.00 = 278.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.17x = 602.00 × 278.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.17x = 167,768.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,768.02/436.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.64

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