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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.28, 601.51 and 357.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.28, 601.51 and 357.31 is: 492.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.28 : 601.51 = 357.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.28/601.51 = 357.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.28x = 601.51 × 357.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.28x = 214,920.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,920.74/436.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.62

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