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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.32, 600.56 and 371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.32, 600.56 and 371.36 is: 511.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.32 : 600.56 = 371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.32/600.56 = 371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.32x = 600.56 × 371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.32x = 223,023.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,023.96/436.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.15

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