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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.45, 655.35 and 254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.45, 655.35 and 254.20 is: 381.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.45 : 655.35 = 254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.45/655.35 = 254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.45x = 655.35 × 254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.45x = 166,589.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,589.97/436.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.69

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