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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.81, 655.01 and 205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.81, 655.01 and 205.76 is: 308.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.81 : 655.01 = 205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.81/655.01 = 205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.81x = 655.01 × 205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.81x = 134,774.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,774.86/436.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.55

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