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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.08, 654.18 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.08, 654.18 and 253.56 is: 380.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.08 : 654.18 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.08/654.18 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.08x = 654.18 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.08x = 165,873.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,873.88/436.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.37

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