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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.78, 655.17 and 205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.78, 655.17 and 205.60 is: 308.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.78 : 655.17 = 205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.78/655.17 = 205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.78x = 655.17 × 205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.78x = 134,702.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,702.95/436.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.40

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