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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.24, 601.56 and 311.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.24, 601.56 and 311.92 is: 430.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.24 : 601.56 = 311.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.24/601.56 = 311.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.24x = 601.56 × 311.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.24x = 187,638.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,638.60/436.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.13

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