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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.17, 654.56 and 250.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.17, 654.56 and 250.89 is: 376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.17 : 654.56 = 250.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.17/654.56 = 250.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.17x = 654.56 × 250.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.17x = 164,222.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,222.56/436.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.51

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