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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.67, 653.72 and 382.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.67, 653.72 and 382.67 is: 572.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.67 : 653.72 = 382.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.67/653.72 = 382.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.67x = 653.72 × 382.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.67x = 250,153.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,153.85/436.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.87

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