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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.59, 655.46 and 254.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.59, 655.46 and 254.11 is: 381.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.59 : 655.46 = 254.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.59/655.46 = 254.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.59x = 655.46 × 254.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.59x = 166,558.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,558.94/436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.50

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