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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.04, 655.04 and 253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.04, 655.04 and 253.88 is: 381.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.04 : 655.04 = 253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.04/655.04 = 253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.04x = 655.04 × 253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.04x = 166,301.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,301.56/436.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.39

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