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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.32, 655.17 and 253.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.32, 655.17 and 253.84 is: 381.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.32 : 655.17 = 253.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.32/655.17 = 253.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.32x = 655.17 × 253.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.32x = 166,308.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,308.35/436.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.16

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