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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.53, 653.35 and 383.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.53, 653.35 and 383.07 is: 573.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.53 : 653.35 = 383.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.53/653.35 = 383.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.53x = 653.35 × 383.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.53x = 250,278.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,278.78/436.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.34

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