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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.82, 655.23 and 355.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.82, 655.23 and 355.82 is: 533.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.82 : 655.23 = 355.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.82/655.23 = 355.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.82x = 655.23 × 355.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.82x = 233,143.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,143.94/436.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.73

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