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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.59, 652.86 and 354.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.59, 652.86 and 354.78 is: 530.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.59 : 652.86 = 354.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.59/652.86 = 354.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.59x = 652.86 × 354.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.59x = 231,621.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,621.67/436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.52

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