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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.50, 602.10 and 349.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.50, 602.10 and 349.38 is: 481.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.50 : 602.10 = 349.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.50/602.10 = 349.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.50x = 602.10 × 349.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.50x = 210,361.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,361.70/436.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.93

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