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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.86, 654.75 and 349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.86, 654.75 and 349.92 is: 524.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.86 : 654.75 = 349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.86/654.75 = 349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.86x = 654.75 × 349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.86x = 229,110.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,110.12/436.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.45

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