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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.52, 602.16 and 289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.52, 602.16 and 289.08 is: 398.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.52 : 602.16 = 289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.52/602.16 = 289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.52x = 602.16 × 289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.52x = 174,072.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,072.41/436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.77

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