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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.51, 602.28 and 277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.51, 602.28 and 277.04 is: 382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.51 : 602.28 = 277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.51/602.28 = 277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.51x = 602.28 × 277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.51x = 166,855.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,855.65/436.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.25

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