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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.51, 657.76 and 361.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.51, 657.76 and 361.16 is: 544.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.51 : 657.76 = 361.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.51/657.76 = 361.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.51x = 657.76 × 361.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.51x = 237,555.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,555.05/436.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.21

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