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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.16, 654.54 and 253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.16, 654.54 and 253.40 is: 380.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.16 : 654.54 = 253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.16/654.54 = 253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.16x = 654.54 × 253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.16x = 165,860.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,860.44/436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.27

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