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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.20, 654.30 and 374.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.20, 654.30 and 374.10 is: 561.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.20 : 654.30 = 374.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.20/654.30 = 374.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.20x = 654.30 × 374.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.20x = 244,773.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,773.63/436.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.15

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