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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.26, 653.49 and 349.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.26, 653.49 and 349.74 is: 523.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.26 : 653.49 = 349.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.26/653.49 = 349.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.26x = 653.49 × 349.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.26x = 228,551.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,551.59/436.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.89

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