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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.67, 602.43 and 279.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.67, 602.43 and 279.27 is: 385.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.67 : 602.43 = 279.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.67/602.43 = 279.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.67x = 602.43 × 279.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.67x = 168,239.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,239.58/436.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.28

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