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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.08, 655.40 and 363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.08, 655.40 and 363.40 is: 546.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.08 : 655.40 = 363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.08/655.40 = 363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.08x = 655.40 × 363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.08x = 238,172.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,172.36/436.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.17

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