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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.60, 736.90 and 436.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.60, 736.90 and 436.19 is: 601.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.60 : 736.90 = 436.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.60/736.90 = 436.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.60x = 736.90 × 436.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.60x = 321,423.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,423.64/534.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.24

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