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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.22, 600.16 and 381.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.22, 600.16 and 381.09 is: 524.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.22 : 600.16 = 381.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.22/600.16 = 381.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.22x = 600.16 × 381.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.22x = 228,714.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,714.97/436.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.31

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