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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.67, 655.43 and 355.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.67, 655.43 and 355.34 is: 533.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.67 : 655.43 = 355.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.67/655.43 = 355.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.67x = 655.43 × 355.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.67x = 232,895.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,895.44/436.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.35

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