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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.28, 602.64 and 362.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.28, 602.64 and 362.97 is: 501.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.28 : 602.64 = 362.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.28/602.64 = 362.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.28x = 602.64 × 362.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.28x = 218,740.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,740.24/436.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.38

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