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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.08, 653.40 and 292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.08, 653.40 and 292.08 is: 437.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.08 : 653.40 = 292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.08/653.40 = 292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.08x = 653.40 × 292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.08x = 190,845.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,845.07/436.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.64

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