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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.48, 657.71 and 361.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.48, 657.71 and 361.13 is: 544.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.48 : 657.71 = 361.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.48/657.71 = 361.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.48x = 657.71 × 361.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.48x = 237,518.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,518.65/436.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.17

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