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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.69, 654.44 and 241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.69, 654.44 and 241.40 is: 361.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.69 : 654.44 = 241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.69/654.44 = 241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.69x = 654.44 × 241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.69x = 157,981.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,981.82/436.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.77

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