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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.83, 655.52 and 244.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.83, 655.52 and 244.59 is: 367.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.83 : 655.52 = 244.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.83/655.52 = 244.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.83x = 655.52 × 244.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.83x = 160,332.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,332.41/436.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.04

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