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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.21, 653.46 and 253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.21, 653.46 and 253.22 is: 379.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.21 : 653.46 = 253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.21/653.46 = 253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.21x = 653.46 × 253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.21x = 165,470.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,470.77/436.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.34

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