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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.56, 653.31 and 344.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.56, 653.31 and 344.76 is: 515.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.56 : 653.31 = 344.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.56/653.31 = 344.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.56x = 653.31 × 344.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.56x = 225,235.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,235.16/436.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.93

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