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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.75, 655.26 and 244.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.75, 655.26 and 244.51 is: 366.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.75 : 655.26 = 244.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.75/655.26 = 244.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.75x = 655.26 × 244.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.75x = 160,217.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,217.62/436.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.84

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