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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.40, 654.57 and 367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.40, 654.57 and 367.80 is: 551.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.40 : 654.57 = 367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.40/654.57 = 367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.40x = 654.57 × 367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.40x = 240,750.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,750.85/436.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.68

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