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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.72, 656 and 371.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.72, 656 and 371.72 is: 558.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.72 : 656 = 371.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.72/656 = 371.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.72x = 656 × 371.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.72x = 243,848.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,848.32/436.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.36

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