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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.35, 601.91 and 281.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.35, 601.91 and 281.10 is: 387.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.35 : 601.91 = 281.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.35/601.91 = 281.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.35x = 601.91 × 281.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.35x = 169,199.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,199.86/436.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.76

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