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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.92, 601.32 and 401.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.92, 601.32 and 401.96 is: 553.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.92 : 601.32 = 401.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.92/601.32 = 401.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.92x = 601.32 × 401.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.92x = 241,706.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,706.59/436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.21

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