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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.80, 656.70 and 377.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.80, 656.70 and 377.40 is: 567.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.80 : 656.70 = 377.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.80/656.70 = 377.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.80x = 656.70 × 377.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.80x = 247,838.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,838.58/436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.40

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