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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.44, 655.49 and 374.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.44, 655.49 and 374.88 is: 563.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.44 : 655.49 = 374.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.44/655.49 = 374.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.44x = 655.49 × 374.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.44x = 245,730.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,730.09/436.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.03

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