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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.50, 602.73 and 381.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.50, 602.73 and 381.87 is: 527.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.50 : 602.73 = 381.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.50/602.73 = 381.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.50x = 602.73 × 381.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.50x = 230,164.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,164.51/436.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.30

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