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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.65, 600.87 and 395.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.65, 600.87 and 395.25 is: 543.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.65 : 600.87 = 395.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.65/600.87 = 395.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.65x = 600.87 × 395.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.65x = 237,493.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,493.87/436.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.90

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