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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.32, 601.83 and 289.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.32, 601.83 and 289.17 is: 398.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.32 : 601.83 = 289.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.32/601.83 = 289.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.32x = 601.83 × 289.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.32x = 174,031.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,031.18/436.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.86

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