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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.60, 602.56 and 279.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.60, 602.56 and 279.32 is: 385.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.60 : 602.56 = 279.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.60/602.56 = 279.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.60x = 602.56 × 279.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.60x = 168,307.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,307.06/436.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.49

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