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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436, 653.52 and 281.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436, 653.52 and 281.56 is: 422.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436 : 653.52 = 281.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436/653.52 = 281.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436x = 653.52 × 281.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436x = 184,005.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,005.09/436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.03

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