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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.86, 655.38 and 365.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.86, 655.38 and 365.22 is: 547.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.86 : 655.38 = 365.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.86/655.38 = 365.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.86x = 655.38 × 365.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.86x = 239,357.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,357.88/436.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.91

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