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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.26, 654.48 and 250.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.26, 654.48 and 250.98 is: 376.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.26 : 654.48 = 250.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.26/654.48 = 250.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.26x = 654.48 × 250.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.26x = 164,261.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,261.39/436.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.52

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