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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.02, 653.11 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.02, 653.11 and 253.32 is: 379.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.02 : 653.11 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.02/653.11 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.02x = 653.11 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.02x = 165,442.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,442.74/436.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.44

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