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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.16, 653.40 and 291.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.16, 653.40 and 291.92 is: 437.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.16 : 653.40 = 291.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.16/653.40 = 291.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.16x = 653.40 × 291.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.16x = 190,740.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,740.53/436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.32

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