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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.12, 654.21 and 253.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.12, 654.21 and 253.45 is: 380.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.12 : 654.21 = 253.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.12/654.21 = 253.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.12x = 654.21 × 253.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.12x = 165,809.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,809.52/436.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.19

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