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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.36, 654.72 and 340.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.36, 654.72 and 340.96 is: 511.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.36 : 654.72 = 340.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.36/654.72 = 340.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.36x = 654.72 × 340.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.36x = 223,233.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,233.33/436.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.58

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