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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.32, 602.16 and 279.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.32, 602.16 and 279.08 is: 385.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.32 : 602.16 = 279.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.32/602.16 = 279.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.32x = 602.16 × 279.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.32x = 168,050.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,050.81/436.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.15

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