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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.34, 600.38 and 357.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.34, 600.38 and 357.37 is: 491.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.34 : 600.38 = 357.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.34/600.38 = 357.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.34x = 600.38 × 357.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.34x = 214,555.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,555.85/436.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.71

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