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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.53, 601.38 and 361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.53, 601.38 and 361.56 is: 498.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.53 : 601.38 = 361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.53/601.38 = 361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.53x = 601.38 × 361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.53x = 217,434.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,434.95/436.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.10

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