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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.12, 653.46 and 243.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.12, 653.46 and 243.64 is: 365.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.12 : 653.46 = 243.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.12/653.46 = 243.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.12x = 653.46 × 243.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.12x = 159,208.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,208.99/436.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.06

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