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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.28, 653.31 and 250.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.28, 653.31 and 250.69 is: 375.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.28 : 653.31 = 250.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.28/653.31 = 250.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.28x = 653.31 × 250.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.28x = 163,775.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,775.33/436.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.39

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