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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.20, 654.30 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.20, 654.30 and 364.20 is: 546.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.20 : 654.30 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.20/654.30 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.20x = 654.30 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.20x = 238,296.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,296.06/436.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.30

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