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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.98, 656.04 and 373.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.98, 656.04 and 373.26 is: 560.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.98 : 656.04 = 373.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.98/656.04 = 373.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.98x = 656.04 × 373.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.98x = 244,873.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,873.49/436.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.38

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