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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.08, 793.68 and 436.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.08, 793.68 and 436.40 is: 601.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.08 : 793.68 = 436.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.08/793.68 = 436.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.08x = 793.68 × 436.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.08x = 346,361.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,361.95/576.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.24

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