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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.56, 601.46 and 389.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.56, 601.46 and 389.94 is: 537.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.56 : 601.46 = 389.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.56/601.46 = 389.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.56x = 601.46 × 389.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.56x = 234,533.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,533.31/436.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.23

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