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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.36, 601.86 and 289.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.36, 601.86 and 289.12 is: 398.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.36 : 601.86 = 289.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.36/601.86 = 289.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.36x = 601.86 × 289.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.36x = 174,009.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,009.76/436.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.78

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