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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.26, 653.54 and 338.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.26, 653.54 and 338.70 is: 507.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.26 : 653.54 = 338.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.26/653.54 = 338.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.26x = 653.54 × 338.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.26x = 221,354.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,354.00/436.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.39

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