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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.50, 601.14 and 376.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.50, 601.14 and 376.98 is: 519.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.50 : 601.14 = 376.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.50/601.14 = 376.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.50x = 601.14 × 376.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.50x = 226,617.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,617.76/436.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.17

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