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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.36, 654.54 and 340.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.36, 654.54 and 340.78 is: 511.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.36 : 654.54 = 340.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.36/654.54 = 340.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.36x = 654.54 × 340.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.36x = 223,054.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,054.14/436.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.17

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