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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.92, 656.82 and 364.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.92, 656.82 and 364.92 is: 548.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.92 : 656.82 = 364.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.92/656.82 = 364.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.92x = 656.82 × 364.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.92x = 239,686.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,686.75/436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.58

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