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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.54, 600.86 and 362.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.54, 600.86 and 362.02 is: 498.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.54 : 600.86 = 362.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.54/600.86 = 362.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.54x = 600.86 × 362.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.54x = 217,523.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,523.34/436.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.29

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