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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.89, 655.06 and 244.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.89, 655.06 and 244.65 is: 366.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.89 : 655.06 = 244.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.89/655.06 = 244.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.89x = 655.06 × 244.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.89x = 160,260.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,260.43/436.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.82

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