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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.77, 654.84 and 356.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.77, 654.84 and 356.58 is: 534.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.77 : 654.84 = 356.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.77/654.84 = 356.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.77x = 654.84 × 356.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.77x = 233,502.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,502.85/436.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.61

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