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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.35, 601.80 and 370.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.35, 601.80 and 370.13 is: 510.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.35 : 601.80 = 370.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.35/601.80 = 370.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.35x = 601.80 × 370.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.35x = 222,745.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,745.74/436.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.47

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