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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.01, 653.73 and 243.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.01, 653.73 and 243.77 is: 365.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.01 : 653.73 = 243.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.01/653.73 = 243.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.01x = 653.73 × 243.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.01x = 159,359.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,359.76/436.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.50

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