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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.20, 601.22 and 353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.20, 601.22 and 353 is: 486.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.20 : 601.22 = 353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.20/601.22 = 353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.20x = 601.22 × 353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.20x = 212,230.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,230.66/436.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.54

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