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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.26, 653.40 and 344.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.26, 653.40 and 344.46 is: 515.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.26 : 653.40 = 344.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.26/653.40 = 344.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.26x = 653.40 × 344.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.26x = 225,070.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,070.16/436.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.91

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