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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.61, 602.35 and 279.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.61, 602.35 and 279.25 is: 385.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.61 : 602.35 = 279.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.61/602.35 = 279.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.61x = 602.35 × 279.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.61x = 168,206.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,206.24/436.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.26

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