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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.10, 652.44 and 337.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.10, 652.44 and 337.85 is: 505.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.10 : 652.44 = 337.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.10/652.44 = 337.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.10x = 652.44 × 337.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.10x = 220,423.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,423.59/436.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.45

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