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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.24, 653.04 and 377.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.24, 653.04 and 377.92 is: 565.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.24 : 653.04 = 377.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.24/653.04 = 377.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.24x = 653.04 × 377.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.24x = 246,796.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,796.88/436.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.74

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