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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.80, 654.12 and 371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.80, 654.12 and 371.04 is: 555.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.80 : 654.12 = 371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.80/654.12 = 371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.80x = 654.12 × 371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.80x = 242,704.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,704.68/436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.64

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