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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.26, 601.83 and 289.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.26, 601.83 and 289.02 is: 398.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.26 : 601.83 = 289.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.26/601.83 = 289.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.26x = 601.83 × 289.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.26x = 173,938.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,938.68/436.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.70

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