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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.86, 654.90 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.86, 654.90 and 367.32 is: 550.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.86 : 654.90 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.86/654.90 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.86x = 654.90 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.86x = 240,557.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,557.87/436.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.65

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