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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.47, 602.38 and 362.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.47, 602.38 and 362.66 is: 500.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.47 : 602.38 = 362.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.47/602.38 = 362.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.47x = 602.38 × 362.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.47x = 218,459.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,459.13/436.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.51

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