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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.31, 651.60 and 349.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.31, 651.60 and 349.78 is: 522.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.31 : 651.60 = 349.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.31/651.60 = 349.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.31x = 651.60 × 349.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.31x = 227,911.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,911.64/436.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.36

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