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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.73, 655.16 and 356.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.73, 655.16 and 356.13 is: 534.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.73 : 655.16 = 356.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.73/655.16 = 356.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.73x = 655.16 × 356.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.73x = 233,320.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,320.35/436.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.25

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