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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.37, 654.90 and 385.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.37, 654.90 and 385.11 is: 577.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.37 : 654.90 = 385.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.37/654.90 = 385.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.37x = 654.90 × 385.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.37x = 252,208.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,208.54/436.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.98

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