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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.97, 602.97 and 366.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.97, 602.97 and 366.77 is: 506.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.97 : 602.97 = 366.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.97/602.97 = 366.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.97x = 602.97 × 366.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.97x = 221,151.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,151.31/436.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.10

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