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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.08, 652.86 and 339.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.08, 652.86 and 339.96 is: 508.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.08 : 652.86 = 339.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.08/652.86 = 339.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.08x = 652.86 × 339.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.08x = 221,946.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,946.29/436.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.96

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