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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.66, 602.85 and 388.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.66, 602.85 and 388.06 is: 535.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.66 : 602.85 = 388.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.66/602.85 = 388.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.66x = 602.85 × 388.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.66x = 233,941.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,941.97/436.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.75

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