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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.37, 601.82 and 278.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.37, 601.82 and 278.94 is: 384.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.37 : 601.82 = 278.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.37/601.82 = 278.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.37x = 601.82 × 278.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.37x = 167,870.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,870.28/436.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.70

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