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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.01, 653.12 and 349.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.01, 653.12 and 349.49 is: 523.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.01 : 653.12 = 349.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.01/653.12 = 349.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.01x = 653.12 × 349.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.01x = 228,257.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,257.16/436.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.51

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