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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.14, 656.82 and 393.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.14, 656.82 and 393.36 is: 592.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.14 : 656.82 = 393.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.14/656.82 = 393.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.14x = 656.82 × 393.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.14x = 258,366.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,366.72/436.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.39

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