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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.59, 602.18 and 370.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.59, 602.18 and 370.63 is: 511.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.59 : 602.18 = 370.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.59/602.18 = 370.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.59x = 602.18 × 370.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.59x = 223,186.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,186.55/436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.21

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