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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.32, 653.04 and 388.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.32, 653.04 and 388.32 is: 581.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.32 : 653.04 = 388.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.32/653.04 = 388.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.32x = 653.04 × 388.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.32x = 253,588.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,588.49/436.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.20

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