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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.08, 651.30 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.08, 651.30 and 344.88 is: 515.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.08 : 651.30 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.08/651.30 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.08x = 651.30 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.08x = 224,620.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,620.34/436.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.09

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