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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.38, 653.94 and 281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.38, 653.94 and 281.94 is: 422.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.38 : 653.94 = 281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.38/653.94 = 281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.38x = 653.94 × 281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.38x = 184,371.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,371.84/436.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.50

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