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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.72, 655.70 and 383.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.72, 655.70 and 383.26 is: 575.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.72 : 655.70 = 383.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.72/655.70 = 383.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.72x = 655.70 × 383.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.72x = 251,303.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,303.58/436.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.43

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