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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.19, 601.48 and 356.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.19, 601.48 and 356.91 is: 492.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.19 : 601.48 = 356.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.19/601.48 = 356.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.19x = 601.48 × 356.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.19x = 214,674.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,674.23/436.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.16

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