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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.26, 600.72 and 377.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.26, 600.72 and 377.14 is: 519.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.26 : 600.72 = 377.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.26/600.72 = 377.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.26x = 600.72 × 377.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.26x = 226,552.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,552.54/436.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.31

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