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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.30, 653.64 and 371.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.30, 653.64 and 371.50 is: 556.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.30 : 653.64 = 371.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.30/653.64 = 371.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.30x = 653.64 × 371.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.30x = 242,827.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,827.26/436.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.56

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