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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.33, 653.33 and 349.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.33, 653.33 and 349.84 is: 523.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.33 : 653.33 = 349.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.33/653.33 = 349.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.33x = 653.33 × 349.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.33x = 228,555.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,555.95/436.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.82

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