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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.82, 653.79 and 388.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.82, 653.79 and 388.82 is: 581.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.82 : 653.79 = 388.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.82/653.79 = 388.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.82x = 653.79 × 388.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.82x = 254,206.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,206.63/436.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.95

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