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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.76, 654.24 and 350.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.76, 654.24 and 350.24 is: 524.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.76 : 654.24 = 350.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.76/654.24 = 350.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.76x = 654.24 × 350.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.76x = 229,141.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,141.02/436.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.64

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