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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.02, 653.83 and 253.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.02, 653.83 and 253.47 is: 380.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.02 : 653.83 = 253.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.02/653.83 = 253.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.02x = 653.83 × 253.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.02x = 165,725.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,725.66/436.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.09

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