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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.68, 655.02 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.68, 655.02 and 365.04 is: 547.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.68 : 655.02 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.68/655.02 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.68x = 655.02 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.68x = 239,108.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,108.50/436.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.56

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