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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.86, 655.74 and 241.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.86, 655.74 and 241.84 is: 363.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.86 : 655.74 = 241.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.86/655.74 = 241.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.86x = 655.74 × 241.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.86x = 158,584.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,584.16/436.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.01

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