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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.37, 793.63 and 436.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.37, 793.63 and 436.02 is: 601.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.37 : 793.63 = 436.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.37/793.63 = 436.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.37x = 793.63 × 436.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.37x = 346,036.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,036.12/575.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.41

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