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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.35, 602.60 and 363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.35, 602.60 and 363.18 is: 501.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.35 : 602.60 = 363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.35/602.60 = 363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.35x = 602.60 × 363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.35x = 218,850.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,850.45/436.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.55

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