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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.40, 655.44 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.40, 655.44 and 254.16 is: 381.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.40 : 655.44 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.40/655.44 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.40x = 655.44 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.40x = 166,586.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,586.63/436.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.73

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