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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.40, 654.12 and 344.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.40, 654.12 and 344.96 is: 517.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.40 : 654.12 = 344.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.40/654.12 = 344.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.40x = 654.12 × 344.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.40x = 225,645.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,645.24/436.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.06

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