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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.34, 653.95 and 364.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.34, 653.95 and 364.34 is: 546.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.34 : 653.95 = 364.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.34/653.95 = 364.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.34x = 653.95 × 364.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.34x = 238,260.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,260.14/436.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.04

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