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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.36, 602.76 and 320.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.36, 602.76 and 320.52 is: 442.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.36 : 602.76 = 320.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.36/602.76 = 320.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.36x = 602.76 × 320.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.36x = 193,196.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,196.64/436.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.75

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