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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.37, 654.57 and 355.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.37, 654.57 and 355.77 is: 533.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.37 : 654.57 = 355.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.37/654.57 = 355.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.37x = 654.57 × 355.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.37x = 232,876.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,876.37/436.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.67

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