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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.88, 601.44 and 359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.88, 601.44 and 359.12 is: 494.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.88 : 601.44 = 359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.88/601.44 = 359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.88x = 601.44 × 359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.88x = 215,989.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,989.13/436.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.39

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