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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.38, 600.66 and 380.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.38, 600.66 and 380.49 is: 523.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.38 : 600.66 = 380.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.38/600.66 = 380.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.38x = 600.66 × 380.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.38x = 228,545.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,545.12/436.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.73

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