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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.36, 602.46 and 399.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.36, 602.46 and 399.36 is: 551.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.36 : 602.46 = 399.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.36/602.46 = 399.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.36x = 602.46 × 399.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.36x = 240,598.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,598.43/436.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.38

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