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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.42, 653.19 and 363.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.42, 653.19 and 363.70 is: 544.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.42 : 653.19 = 363.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.42/653.19 = 363.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.42x = 653.19 × 363.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.42x = 237,565.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,565.20/436.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.35

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