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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.10, 653.94 and 253.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.10, 653.94 and 253.55 is: 380.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.10 : 653.94 = 253.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.10/653.94 = 253.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.10x = 653.94 × 253.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.10x = 165,803.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,803.22/436.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.20

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