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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.24, 601.78 and 279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.24, 601.78 and 279.06 is: 384.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.24 : 601.78 = 279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.24/601.78 = 279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.24x = 601.78 × 279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.24x = 167,932.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,932.73/436.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.95

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