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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.32, 602.32 and 289.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.32, 602.32 and 289.04 is: 399.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.32 : 602.32 = 289.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.32/602.32 = 289.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.32x = 602.32 × 289.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.32x = 174,094.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,094.57/436.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.01

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