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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.03, 653.12 and 253.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.03, 653.12 and 253.01 is: 378.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.03 : 653.12 = 253.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.03/653.12 = 253.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.03x = 653.12 × 253.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.03x = 165,248.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,248.16/436.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.99

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