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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.38, 654.22 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.38, 654.22 and 253.56 is: 380.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.38 : 654.22 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.38/654.22 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.38x = 654.22 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.38x = 165,884.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,884.02/436.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.14

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