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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.25, 654.65 and 253.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.25, 654.65 and 253.73 is: 380.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.25 : 654.65 = 253.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.25/654.65 = 253.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.25x = 654.65 × 253.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.25x = 166,103.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,103.08/436.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.75

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