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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.26, 653.37 and 204.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.26, 653.37 and 204.65 is: 306.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.26 : 653.37 = 204.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.26/653.37 = 204.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.26x = 653.37 × 204.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.26x = 133,712.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,712.78/436.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.50

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