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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.78, 655.98 and 354.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.78, 655.98 and 354.77 is: 532.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.78 : 655.98 = 354.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.78/655.98 = 354.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.78x = 655.98 × 354.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.78x = 232,722.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,722.02/436.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.81

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