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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.78, 602.20 and 357.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.78, 602.20 and 357.81 is: 493.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.78 : 602.20 = 357.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.78/602.20 = 357.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.78x = 602.20 × 357.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.78x = 215,473.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,473.18/436.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.32

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