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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.30, 653.94 and 363.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.30, 653.94 and 363.06 is: 544.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.30 : 653.94 = 363.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.30/653.94 = 363.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.30x = 653.94 × 363.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.30x = 237,419.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,419.46/436.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.17

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