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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.52, 655 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.52, 655 and 254.08 is: 381.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.52 : 655 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.52/655 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.52x = 655 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.52x = 166,422.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,422.40/436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.25

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