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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.20, 653.09 and 358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.20, 653.09 and 358.44 is: 536.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.20 : 653.09 = 358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.20/653.09 = 358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.20x = 653.09 × 358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.20x = 234,091.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,091.79/436.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.66

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