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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.61, 602.03 and 279.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.61, 602.03 and 279.04 is: 384.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.61 : 602.03 = 279.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.61/602.03 = 279.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.61x = 602.03 × 279.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.61x = 167,989.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,989.64/436.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.76

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