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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.94, 600.29 and 390.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.94, 600.29 and 390.93 is: 537.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.94 : 600.29 = 390.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.94/600.29 = 390.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.94x = 600.29 × 390.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.94x = 234,667.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,667.53/436.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.06

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