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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.29, 653.77 and 387.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.29, 653.77 and 387.38 is: 580.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.29 : 653.77 = 387.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.29/653.77 = 387.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.29x = 653.77 × 387.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.29x = 253,259.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,259.54/436.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.49

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