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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.17, 654.44 and 243.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.17, 654.44 and 243.75 is: 365.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.17 : 654.44 = 243.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.17/654.44 = 243.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.17x = 654.44 × 243.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.17x = 159,519.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,519.75/436.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.73

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