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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.40, 654.72 and 355.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.40, 654.72 and 355.04 is: 532.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.40 : 654.72 = 355.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.40/654.72 = 355.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.40x = 654.72 × 355.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.40x = 232,451.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,451.79/436.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.66

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