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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.25, 653.69 and 241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.25, 653.69 and 241.08 is: 361.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.25 : 653.69 = 241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.25/653.69 = 241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.25x = 653.69 × 241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.25x = 157,592.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,592.19/436.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.25

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