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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.28, 654.44 and 253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.28, 654.44 and 253.76 is: 380.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.28 : 654.44 = 253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.28/654.44 = 253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.28x = 654.44 × 253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.28x = 166,066.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,066.15/436.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.65

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