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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.63, 603 and 369.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.63, 603 and 369.64 is: 510.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.63 : 603 = 369.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.63/603 = 369.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.63x = 603 × 369.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.63x = 222,892.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,892.92/436.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.48

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