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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.81, 602.21 and 374.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.81, 602.21 and 374.37 is: 516.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.81 : 602.21 = 374.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.81/602.21 = 374.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.81x = 602.21 × 374.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.81x = 225,450.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,450.29/436.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.13

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