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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.51, 600.49 and 383.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.51, 600.49 and 383.11 is: 527.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.51 : 600.49 = 383.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.51/600.49 = 383.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.51x = 600.49 × 383.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.51x = 230,056.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,056.16/436.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.03

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